Sacramento to Spokane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

659.6 miles 1061.6 km · straight line
822.1 miles actual route 1323 km · driving distance
16h 8min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Sacramento from Spokane?

The distance from Sacramento to Spokane is 659.6 miles (1061.6 km) as the crow flies. Spokane is located NNE of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 822.1 miles, taking about 16h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Sacramento in California and Spokane in Washington.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Sacramento and Spokane. 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 Spokane

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 8min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 22min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~20h 58min $99–$288* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sacramento & Spokane

Quick Facts

Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Spokane
47.66°N, 117.43°W
America/Los_Angeles
576m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM