Sacramento to Santa Barbara: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Sacramento from Santa Barbara?

The distance from Sacramento to Santa Barbara is 304.3 miles (489.7 km) as the crow flies. Santa Barbara is located SSE of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 384.3 miles, taking about 7h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Santa Barbara. 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.