How far is Walnut Creek, CA from Sacramento, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Walnut Creek and Sacramento is 55.99 miles (90.11 km).
Flight distance from Walnut Creek, CA to Sacramento, CA is 55.99 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Walnut Creek to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Walnut Creek, California to Sacramento, California is: 70.88 miles (114.08 km) by car.
Driving from Walnut Creek to Sacramento will take approximately 01 hours 09 minutes.
#1 Walnut Creek
The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. Walnut Creek is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Walnut Creek Historical Society and the Walnut Creek Civic Center.
| Population | 69936 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°54'23"N 122°3'54"W |
| Latitude | 37.9063100 |
| Longitude | -122.0649600 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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 Walnut Creek and Sacramento
The distance between Walnut Creek and Sacramento is 114 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 16 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 Walnut Creek and Sacramento. The current time is 10:51:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 56 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.47 liters (2.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Walnut Creek and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Walnut Creek to Sacramento is $13.39 (diesel $15.5).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $13.39 | $13.99 | $14.36 | $15.5 |
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 Walnut Creek and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
