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.

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#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
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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 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 23:54:39.

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 December 21, 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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