How far is Palm Springs, CA from Sacramento, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palm Springs and Sacramento is 428.68 miles (689.9 km).
Flight distance from Palm Springs, CA to Sacramento, CA is 428.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 59 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 53 minutes to travel from Palm Springs to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palm Springs, California to Sacramento, California is: 490.42 miles (789.25 km) by car.
Driving from Palm Springs to Sacramento will take approximately 07 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Palm Springs
A city in Riverside County, California. It is located in the Coachella Valley region of the state. Palm Springs is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Palm Springs International Film Festival and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
| Population | 48929 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°49'49"N 116°32'43"W |
| Latitude | 33.8303000 |
| Longitude | -116.5452900 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| 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 Springs and Sacramento
The distance between Palm Springs and Sacramento is 789 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 46 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 Springs and Sacramento. The current time is 07:01:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 65.51 liters (17.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palm Springs and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palm Springs to Sacramento is $92.67 (diesel $107.22).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $92.67 | $96.77 | $99.38 | $107.22 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Palm Springs and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
