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

The driving distance from Sierra Madre, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 391.4 miles (629.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 360.4 miles (580 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m 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
391.43 mi
06h 07m
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
391.43 mi
Kilometers
629.94 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacramento
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM PDT
Return by in Sierra Madre
Sun, Apr 19, 3:23 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sierra Madre
2026-04-19T03:09
Arrive Sacramento
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 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
11:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sierra Madre
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 Sierra Madre
195.5 mi
03h 03m
To Sacramento
195.9 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Baldwin Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Baldwin Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on I 210 West: Pasadena

    1634 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Foothill Freeway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    47.5 mi · 53 min · Westside Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward J Street, Downtown

    1300 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto J Street

    822 ft · 25 sec · J Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    814 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto H Street

    1602 ft · 40 sec · H Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    149 m · 15 sec · 9th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
299 mi · 76%
Foothill Freeway
67.9 mi · 17%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 6%
South Baldwin Avenue
0.77 mi
J Street
0.4 mi
I 210 West
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
360.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huron
03h 03m from Sierra Madre
Leave By
11:46 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sierra Madre and Chance Light Rain near Sacramento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 391.4 miles (629.9 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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 195.5 miles from Sierra Madre and 195.9 miles from Sacramento.

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 31 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 $79.67 one way or $159.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Sierra Madre and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 360.37 mi (579.96 km).

Sierra Madre

#1 Sierra Madre

City in California

Population10,621
Coordinates34.1616700, -118.0528500
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Sacramento

#2 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
Start: South Baldwin Avenue (-118.052708, 34.161666)
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 630 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 47m
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
13.81 gal
52.29 L · about $79.67
Round trip
$159.34
27.62 gal · 104.58 L
Estimated CO2
122.7 kg one way
Round trip: 245.5 kg / 541 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $79.67 $159.34
Mid-grade $6.07 $83.77 $167.54
Premium $6.24 $86.22 $172.43
Diesel $7.57 $104.50 $209.00

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 Sierra Madre and Sacramento. The current time is 03:09:06.

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.