Sacramento to Walla Walla: Road Trip Guide & Distance

541.4 miles 871.3 km · straight line
752.2 miles actual route 1210.6 km · driving distance
13h 51min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Sacramento from Walla Walla?

The distance from Sacramento to Walla Walla is 541.4 miles (871.3 km) as the crow flies. Walla Walla is located NNE of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 752.2 miles, taking about 13h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Sacramento in California and Walla Walla 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 51min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 37min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~18h 0min $90–$263* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sacramento & Walla Walla

Quick Facts

Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Walla Walla
46.06°N, 118.34°W
America/Los_Angeles
288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM