Distance from Fresno to Sacramento (United States)

The distance between Fresno, California and Sacramento, California is 254 kilometers (158 miles).

Fresno, California, United States

Sacramento, California, United States

Fresno and Sacramento are located in California, with Fresno in the central part of the state and Sacramento to the north, both cities are connected by major highways and transportation routes. The straight-line distance between them is 254 kilometers, heading northwest.

Fresno is situated at an altitude of 99 meters above sea level, while Sacramento is at only 14 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Fresno to Sacramento follows Highway 99 north through the Central Valley, passing through cities like Madera and Stockton, offering a direct path through agricultural regions.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Madera Wine Trail, San Joaquin River, Stockton waterfront.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Fresno to Sacramento crosses the Central Valley, with landmarks like the San Joaquin River and agricultural fields.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring for mild weather and fall for harvest festivals, both offering unique experiences.

Climate

Sacramento generally has a similar climate to Fresno, with hot summers and mild winters, but slightly more rainfall.

Accessibility

Sacramento offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Fresno, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 10-12 hours
Motorcycle 3-4 hours
Car 3-4 hours
Helicopter 1-2 hours
Airplane 20-30 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Fresno, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 36.7477° N 119.7724° W

Elevation: 99 m (325 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
  • Madera Municipal Airport (MAE)
  • Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC)
  • Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS)
  • Mariposa Yosemite Airport (RMY)
Sacramento, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 38.5816° N 121.4944° W

Elevation: 14 m (46 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC)
  • Mc Clellan Airfield (MCC)
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
  • Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
  • Travis Air Force Base (SUU)

Other distances from Fresno

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Fresno to New York City 3,959 km
From Fresno to Los Angeles 330 km
From Fresno to Chicago 2,811 km
From Fresno to Houston 2,395 km
From Fresno to Phoenix 791 km

Other distances from Sacramento

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Sacramento to New York City 4,033 km
From Sacramento to Los Angeles 581 km
From Sacramento to Chicago 2,885 km
From Sacramento to Houston 2,589 km
From Sacramento to Phoenix 1,022 km

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