How far is Shasta Lake, CA from Sacramento, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Shasta Lake and Sacramento is 152.33 miles (245.15 km).
Flight distance from Shasta Lake, CA to Sacramento, CA is 152.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Shasta Lake to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Shasta Lake, California to Sacramento, California is: 168.08 miles (270.5 km) by car.
Driving from Shasta Lake to Sacramento will take approximately 02 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Shasta Lake
City located in Shasta County, California
| Population | 10379 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°40'50"N 122°22'15"W |
| Latitude | 40.6804300 |
| Longitude | -122.3708400 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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 Shasta Lake and Sacramento
The distance between Shasta Lake and Sacramento is 271 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 00 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 Shasta Lake and Sacramento. The current time is 03:22:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.45 liters (5.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shasta Lake and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shasta Lake to Sacramento is $31.76 (diesel $36.75).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $31.76 | $33.17 | $34.06 | $36.75 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Shasta Lake and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
