Distance From Sacramento, CA To Los Angeles, CA

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How far is Sacramento, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sacramento and Los Angeles is 361.44 miles (581.68 km).

Flight distance from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 361.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 46 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 42 minutes to travel from Sacramento to Los Angeles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Los Angeles, California is: 386.23 miles (621.59 km) by car.

Driving from Sacramento to Los Angeles will take approximately 06 hours 04 minutes.

#1 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

#2 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the head of the Santa Monica Bay. Los Angeles is a major center for the entertainment industry and is home to many Hollywood studios.

Population	3970219
GPS Coordinates	34°3'8"N 118°14'37"W
Latitude	34.0522300
Longitude	-118.2436800
Altitude	89
Country	United States

Starting point in Sacramento: 9th Street (-121.49442,38.581575)Ending point in Los Angeles: West 1st Street (-118.243569,34.052341)

Estimated Travel Time Between Sacramento and Los Angeles

The distance between Sacramento and Los Angeles is 622 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 54 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 Sacramento and Los Angeles. The current time is 10:29:10.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	12 hours 52 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	09 hours 39 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	07 hours 43 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	06 hours 26 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	05 hours 31 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	05 hours 08 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	04 hours 49 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 51.59 liters (13.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sacramento and Los Angeles.The estimated cost of gas to go from Sacramento to Los Angeles is $72.98 (diesel $84.45).

California gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$5.36	$5.59	$5.74	$6.2
Total	$72.98	$76.21	$78.27	$84.45

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 February 15, 2026.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sacramento and Los Angeles (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.