How far is Lafayette, CA from Sacramento, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lafayette and Sacramento is 58.79 miles (94.62 km).
Flight distance from Lafayette, CA to Sacramento, CA is 58.79 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Lafayette to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lafayette, California to Sacramento, California is: 74.74 miles (120.28 km) by car.
Driving from Lafayette to Sacramento will take approximately 01 hours 14 minutes.
#1 Lafayette
City in California
| Population | 25992 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°53'9"N 122°7'5"W |
| Latitude | 37.8857600 |
| Longitude | -122.1180200 |
| 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 Lafayette and Sacramento
The distance between Lafayette and Sacramento is 120 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 20 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 Lafayette and Sacramento. The current time is 19:35:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 55 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.98 liters (2.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lafayette and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lafayette to Sacramento is $14.12 (diesel $16.34).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $14.12 | $14.75 | $15.15 | $16.34 |
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 April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lafayette and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
