How far is San Luis Obispo, CA from Sacramento, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Luis Obispo and Sacramento is 232.54 miles (374.24 km).
Flight distance from San Luis Obispo, CA to Sacramento, CA is 232.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Luis Obispo, California to Sacramento, California is: 293.67 miles (472.62 km) by car.
Driving from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento will take approximately 04 hours 49 minutes.
#1 San Luis Obispo
A city in San Luis Obispo County, California. It is located on the Pacific coast in the Central Coast region of the state. San Luis Obispo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art and the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.
| Population | 47590 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°16'58"N 120°39'35"W |
| Latitude | 35.2827500 |
| Longitude | -120.6596200 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| 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 San Luis Obispo and Sacramento
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Sacramento is 473 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 15 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 San Luis Obispo and Sacramento. The current time is 19:52:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.23 liters (10.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Luis Obispo and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento is $55.49 (diesel $64.21).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $55.49 | $57.95 | $59.51 | $64.21 |
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 September 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Luis Obispo and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
