How far is Sacramento, CA from Sierra Madre, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Sierra Madre, CA is about 391 miles (629.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 360.4 miles (580 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
391.03 mi
07h 11m
Flight
360.37 mi
579.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
360.37 mi
Kilometers
579.96 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
391.03 mi
Kilometers
629.3 km
Drive Time
07h 11m

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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 07h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sierra Madre
Sun, Apr 19, 11:40 AM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Sun, Apr 19, 6:51 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-04-19T04:28
Arrive Sierra Madre
Sun, Apr 19, 11:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:12 PM to 2:42 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
9:36 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
Huron
CA

Small city in Fresno County, California

From Sacramento
195.6 mi
03h 35m
To Sierra Madre
195.4 mi
03h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Sierra Madre.

  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

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Foothill Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosemead Boulevard North, Michillinda Avenue

    1864 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Colorado Boulevard

    678 ft · 21 sec · East Colorado Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Michillinda Avenue

    896 ft · 24 sec · North Michillinda Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Foothill Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Foothill Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Baldwin Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Baldwin Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Baldwin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
355 mi · 91%
Foothill Freeway
29.6 mi · 8%
Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 1%
Foothill Boulevard
0.82 mi
North Baldwin Avenue
0.78 mi
9th Street
0.55 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 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
360.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huron
03h 35m from Sacramento
Leave By
9:36 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Sacramento and Sunny near Sierra Madre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Sierra Madre?

The road trip is about 391 miles (629.3 km) and usually takes 07h 11m 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?

Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.6 miles from Sacramento and 195.4 miles from Sierra Madre.

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

The direct path is about 360.4 miles (580 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 $79.61 one way or $159.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sacramento and Sunny near Sierra Madre.

Stop Ideas Near Huron

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Huron, 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 Huron.

BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

26 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Kettleman City, California

28 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

29 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Hanford station

43 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Sierra Madre. Straight-line distance: 360.37 mi (579.96 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
Sierra Madre

#2 Sierra Madre

City in California

Population10,621
Coordinates34.1616700, -118.0528500
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Sierra Madre (-118.05285, 34.16167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 629 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.8 gal
52.23 L · about $79.61
Round trip
$159.22
27.6 gal · 104.46 L
Estimated CO2
122.6 kg one way
Round trip: 245.3 kg / 541 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $79.61 $159.22
Mid-grade $6.07 $83.71 $167.42
Premium $6.24 $86.15 $172.31
Diesel $7.57 $104.42 $208.85

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Sierra Madre. The current time is 04:28:15.

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.