How far is Modesto, CA from Sacramento, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Modesto and Sacramento is 70.51 miles (113.48 km).

Flight distance from Modesto, CA to Sacramento, CA is 70.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Modesto to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Modesto, California to Sacramento, California is: 79.52 miles (127.97 km) by car.

Driving from Modesto to Sacramento will take approximately 01 hours 21 minutes.

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#1 Modesto

The third most populous city in Stanislaus County, California. It is located in the Central Valley of California. Modesto is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many outdoor activities, and its many attractions, such as the Gallo Center for the Arts and the McHenry Mansion.

Population 215666
GPS Coordinates 37°38'21"N 120°59'49"W
Latitude 37.6391000
Longitude -120.9968800
Altitude 28
Country United States
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#2 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

Estimated Travel Time Between Modesto and Sacramento

The distance between Modesto and Sacramento is 128 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 25 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 Modesto and Sacramento. The current time is 16:33:30.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 59 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 35 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 08 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 03 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 59 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.62 liters (2.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Modesto and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Modesto to Sacramento is $15.03 (diesel $17.39).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $15.03 $15.69 $16.11 $17.39

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 November 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

Distance to Other Cities

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