Sacramento to Zion, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

469.7 miles 755.9 km · straight line
720.5 miles actual route 1159.6 km · driving distance
13h 32min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Sacramento from Zion, Utah?

The distance from Sacramento to Zion, Utah is 469.7 miles (755.9 km) as the crow flies. Zion, Utah is located E of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 720.5 miles, taking about 13h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Sacramento in California and Zion, Utah in Utah.

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 Zion, Utah. 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 Zion, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 32min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 14min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~12h 51min $86–$252* Comfort

Quick Facts

Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Zion, Utah
37.30°N, 113.03°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 157 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM