How far is Sacramento, CA from Rialto, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Rialto, CA is about 432.5 miles (696.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 385 miles (619.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
432.54 mi
07h 58m
Flight
384.98 mi
619.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
384.98 mi
Kilometers
619.56 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
432.54 mi
Kilometers
696.1 km
Drive Time
07h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rialto
Tue, May 5, 5:33 AM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Tue, May 5, 1:32 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-05-04T21:34
Arrive Rialto
Tue, May 5, 5:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:59 PM to 3:29 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sacramento
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Sacramento
216.4 mi
03h 59m
To Rialto
216.2 mi
03h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Rialto.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Rialto.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    2904 ft · 2 min · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto P Street

    2746 ft · 1 min · P Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles

    1146 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles

    2877 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.9 mi · 23 min · Foothill Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Avenue

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Riverside Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Riverside Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North Riverside Avenue

    874 ft · 22 sec · North Riverside Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Riverside Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Rialto.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
355 mi · 82%
Foothill Freeway
70.8 mi · 16%
North Riverside Avenue
2.31 mi · 1%
Golden State Freeway
2 mi
9th Street
0.55 mi
I 5 South
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

237 mi · 04h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.5 mi
385 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 59m from Sacramento
Leave By
8:02 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Sacramento and Partly Sunny near Rialto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Rialto?

The road trip is about 432.5 miles (696.1 km) and usually takes 07h 58m 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?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.4 miles from Sacramento and 216.2 miles from Rialto.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 385 miles (619.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 $88.03 one way or $176.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sacramento and Partly Sunny near Rialto.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kettleman City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kettleman City.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Rialto. Straight-line distance: 384.98 mi (619.56 km).

Sacramento

#1 Sacramento

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.

Population512,838
Coordinates38.5815700, -121.4944000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Rialto

#2 Rialto

The most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population104,132
Coordinates34.1064000, -117.3703200
Altitude383
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Rialto (-117.37032, 34.1064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 696 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.26 gal
57.78 L · about $88.03
Round trip
$176.07
30.52 gal · 115.56 L
Estimated CO2
135.6 kg one way
Round trip: 271.2 kg / 598 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $88.03 $176.07
Mid-grade $6.07 $92.57 $185.13
Premium $6.24 $95.27 $190.54
Diesel $7.57 $115.47 $230.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Rialto. The current time is 21:34:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.