How far is Palm Desert, CA from Sacramento, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palm Desert and Sacramento is 440.54 miles (708.98 km).
Flight distance from Palm Desert, CA to Sacramento, CA is 440.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 01 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 55 minutes to travel from Palm Desert to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palm Desert, California to Sacramento, California is: 505.99 miles (814.31 km) by car.
Driving from Palm Desert to Sacramento will take approximately 07 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Palm Desert
A city in Riverside County, California. It is located in the Coachella Valley region of the state. Palm Desert is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Palm Desert International Tennis Garden and the Palm Desert Art Museum.
| Population | 53524 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°43'21"N 116°22'37"W |
| Latitude | 33.7225500 |
| Longitude | -116.3769700 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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 Palm Desert and Sacramento
The distance between Palm Desert and Sacramento is 814 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 02 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 Palm Desert and Sacramento. The current time is 01:44:04.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 67.59 liters (17.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palm Desert and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palm Desert to Sacramento is $95.61 (diesel $110.63).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $95.61 | $99.84 | $102.54 | $110.63 |
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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 Palm Desert and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
