How far is Lake Forest, CA from Sacramento, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Forest and Sacramento is 401.59 miles (646.3 km).

Flight distance from Lake Forest, CA to Sacramento, CA is 401.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 51 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 46 minutes to travel from Lake Forest to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Forest, California to Sacramento, California is: 430.18 miles (692.3 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Forest to Sacramento will take approximately 06 hours 51 minutes.

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#1 Lake Forest

A city in Orange County, California. It is located on the shores of Lake Forest in southern California. Lake Forest is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lake Forest Arboretum and Botanic Garden.

Population 85329
GPS Coordinates 33°38'49"N 117°41'21"W
Latitude 33.6469700
Longitude -117.6892200
Altitude 148
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Forest and Sacramento

The distance between Lake Forest and Sacramento is 692 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 41 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 Lake Forest and Sacramento. The current time is 03:10:36.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 14 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 10 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 08 hours 36 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 07 hours 10 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 06 hours 08 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 05 hours 44 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 05 hours 22 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 57.46 liters (15.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Forest and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Forest to Sacramento is $81.29 (diesel $94.05).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $81.29 $84.88 $87.18 $94.05

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Forest and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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