How far is Lone Pine, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Lone Pine, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 338.2 miles (544.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.
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.
Census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lone Pine and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lone Pine and Sacramento.
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Start on North Washington Street
61 m · 11 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Willow Street
92 m · 21 sec · West Willow Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
953 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15 mi · 18 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Edwards Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Edwards Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
26.1 mi · 31 min · 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 Lone Pine and Sacramento.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Lone 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 Lone Pine to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 338.2 miles (544.2 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?
Mi-Wuk Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.5 miles from Lone Pine and 173.7 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.1 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 $68.82 one way or $137.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lone Pine and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Mi-Wuk Village
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 Mi-Wuk Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lone Pine and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 232.1 mi (373.53 km).
#1 Lone Pine
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California
| Population | 2,035 |
| Coordinates | 36.6062600, -118.0646200 |
| Altitude | 1136 |
| 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: 544 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $68.82 | $137.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $72.37 | $144.73 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $74.48 | $148.96 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $90.27 | $180.55 |
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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