Sacramento to Truckee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

87.3 miles 140.5 km · straight line
100.2 miles actual route 161.3 km · driving distance
1h 58min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Sacramento from Truckee?

The distance from Sacramento to Truckee is 87.3 miles (140.5 km) as the crow flies. Truckee is located NE of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 100.2 miles, taking about 1h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 58min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 22min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 52min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sacramento & Truckee

Quick Facts

Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Truckee
39.33°N, 120.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
1773m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 285.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM