How far is Chinook, WA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Chinook, WA to Sacramento, CA is about 674.2 miles (1085 km), with a travel time of about 13h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 545.9 miles (878.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chinook and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chinook and Sacramento.
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Start on the route
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue on West Marine Drive
2714 ft · 1 min · West Marine Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Warrenton, Seaside
35 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Warrenton, Seaside
18.5 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
1067 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Sunset Highway
35.1 mi · 44 min · Sunset Highway
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
14 mi · 20 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Continue on Northwest Sunset Highway
19.8 mi · 27 min · Northwest Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 217 South: Tigard, Salem
1574 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
2536 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
406.7 mi · 7 hr 55 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
35.5 mi · 39 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Continue on Westside Freeway
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, J Street
1704 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on J Street
822 ft · 25 sec · J Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto H Street
1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street
149 m · 15 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 Chinook and Sacramento.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
407 mi · 07h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Chinook and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chinook to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 674.2 miles (1085 km) and usually takes 13h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grants Pass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 337.1 miles from Chinook and 337.1 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 545.9 miles (878.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.3 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $129.30 one way or $258.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 211.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chinook and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Grants Pass
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 Grants Pass.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chinook and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 545.84 mi (878.45 km).
#1 Chinook
Situated in Pacific County at an elevation of roughly 10 feet, this census-designated place lies along the north bank of the Columbia River estuary just inland from the Pacific Ocean.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.2728800, -123.9454300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1085 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 24m |
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 | $5.44 | $129.30 | $258.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $136.06 | $272.11 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $142.19 | $284.39 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $173.48 | $346.95 |
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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