Sacramento to Williston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1110.5 miles 1787.1 km · straight line
1398.8 miles actual route 2251.2 km · driving distance
24h 52min estimated drive time
$135 - $166 estimated fuel cost
~2h 44min flight time
48° NE bearing direction

How far is Sacramento from Williston?

The distance from Sacramento to Williston is 1110.5 miles (1787.1 km) as the crow flies. Williston is located NE of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1398.8 miles, taking about 24h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 44min. Both are located in United States — Sacramento in California and Williston in North Dakota.

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 Williston. 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 Williston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 52min $135 - $166 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 50min $112–$210* Budget
Train ~32h 20min $168–$490* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sacramento & Williston

Quick Facts

Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Williston
48.15°N, 103.62°W
America/Chicago
572m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 370 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM