How far is Big Pine, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Big Pine, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 288.2 miles (463.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Pine and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Pine and Sacramento.
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Start on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
141 m · 11 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on El Camino Sierra
5 mi · 6 min · El Camino Sierra
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Continue on South Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Line Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Line Street
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Turn right onto North Barlow Lane
1 mi · 2 min · North Barlow Lane
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Turn left onto North Sierra Highway
87.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · North Sierra Highway
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Turn right onto Sinclair Street
549 ft · 13 sec · Sinclair Street
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Turn left onto Emigrant Street
2635 ft · 41 sec · Emigrant Street
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Continue on Route 395
39.8 mi · 51 min · Route 395
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
11.2 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Luther Pass Road
11.1 mi · 15 min · Luther Pass Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
66 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout
93.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 160: 16th Street
1252 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 16th Street
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Turn left onto I Street
2891 ft · 1 min · I Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Pine and Sacramento.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Luther Pass Road
Exit the roundabout
93.8 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Big Pine and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Big Pine to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 288.2 miles (463.8 km) and usually takes 05h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Lake Tahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Big Pine and 144.8 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.67 one way or $117.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Big Pine and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near South Lake Tahoe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe, California
Stateline Transit Center, California
Stateline, NV
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Pine and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 200.31 mi (322.37 km).
#1 Big Pine
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California
| Population | 1,756 |
| Coordinates | 37.1649300, -118.2895500 |
| Altitude | 1216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sacramento
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,838 |
| Coordinates | 38.5815700, -121.4944000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $58.67 | $117.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $61.69 | $123.38 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $63.49 | $126.98 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $76.96 | $153.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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