How far is Fresno, CA from Sacramento, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fresno and Sacramento is 157.87 miles (254.07 km).
Flight distance from Fresno, CA to Sacramento, CA is 157.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Fresno to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fresno, California to Sacramento, California is: 175.8 miles (282.93 km) by car.
Driving from Fresno to Sacramento will take approximately 02 hours 54 minutes.
#1 Fresno
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area. It is located in the San Joaquin Valley in central California. Fresno is known for its agricultural industry, its hot climate, and its many attractions, such as the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and the Fresno Grizzlies baseball team.
| Population | 530267 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°44'52"N 119°46'21"W |
| Latitude | 36.7477300 |
| Longitude | -119.7723700 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sacramento
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area. It is located in the Sacramento Valley in central California. Sacramento is the capital of California and is known for its government and its many attractions, such as the California State Capitol and the California State Railroad Museum.
| Population | 512838 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°34'54"N 121°29'40"W |
| Latitude | 38.5815700 |
| Longitude | -121.4944000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sacramento: 9th Street (-121.49442,38.581575)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fresno and Sacramento
The distance between Fresno and Sacramento is 283 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 08 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Fresno and Sacramento. The current time is 06:40:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.48 liters (6.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fresno and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fresno to Sacramento is $33.22 (diesel $38.44).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $33.22 | $34.69 | $35.63 | $38.44 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 10, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fresno and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
