How far is Palo Alto, CA from Sacramento, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palo Alto and Sacramento is 86.3 miles (138.88 km).
Flight distance from Palo Alto, CA to Sacramento, CA is 86.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Palo Alto to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palo Alto, California to Sacramento, California is: 119.15 miles (191.76 km) by car.
Driving from Palo Alto to Sacramento will take approximately 02 hours 02 minutes.
#1 Palo Alto
The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. Palo Alto is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as Stanford University campus and the Computer History Museum.
| Population | 67008 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°26'31"N 122°8'35"W |
| Latitude | 37.4418800 |
| Longitude | -122.1430200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Sacramento: 9th Street (-121.49442,38.581575)
Estimated Travel Time Between Palo Alto and Sacramento
The distance between Palo Alto and Sacramento is 192 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 07 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 Palo Alto and Sacramento. The current time is 23:31:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.92 liters (4.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palo Alto and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palo Alto to Sacramento is $22.52 (diesel $26.05).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $22.52 | $23.51 | $24.15 | $26.05 |
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The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Palo Alto and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
