Sacramento to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

532.1 miles 856.4 km · straight line
650.4 miles actual route 1046.7 km · driving distance
11h 1min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Sacramento from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Sacramento to Salt Lake City is 532.1 miles (856.4 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located ENE of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 650.4 miles, taking about 11h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Sacramento in California and Salt Lake City in Utah.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Sacramento and Salt Lake City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Sacramento to Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 1min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 13min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~14h 19min $78–$228* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sacramento & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 177 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM