How far is Sherman Oaks, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from Sherman Oaks, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 373.1 miles (600.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 349.8 miles (563 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 13m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 06m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sherman Oaks and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherman Oaks and Sacramento.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Ventura Boulevard
48 m · 12 sec · Ventura Boulevard
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Turn left onto Van Nuys Boulevard
2365 ft · 1 min · Van Nuys Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 North: Ventura
1359 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
1 km · 43 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South, I 405 North: Santa Monica, Sacramento
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Sacramento
1182 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
9.4 mi · 11 min · San Diego Freeway
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
47.5 mi · 53 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward J Street, Downtown
1300 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto J Street
822 ft · 25 sec · J Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto H Street
1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street
149 m · 15 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 Sherman Oaks and Sacramento.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
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 Sherman Oaks and Sunny near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sherman Oaks to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 373.1 miles (600.4 km) and usually takes 06h 06m 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 186.3 miles from Sherman Oaks and 186.7 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 349.8 miles (563 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 $82.39 one way or $164.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sherman Oaks and Sunny near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Huron
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 Huron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sherman Oaks and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 349.81 mi (562.97 km).
#1 Sherman Oaks
Located in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, this urban and suburban neighborhood sits at an approximate elevation of 663 feet, bordered to the south by the Santa Monica Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1511200, -118.4492500 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 600 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
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 | $6.26 | $82.39 | $164.79 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $85.53 | $171.05 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $88.03 | $176.05 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $110.72 | $221.43 |
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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