Distance from Sacramento to Fresno by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Sacramento (CA) to Fresno (CA) is 158 miles or 255 kilometers or 138 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Sacramento to Fresno is 169 miles (272 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 11 miles or 17 km.

Sacramento to Fresno Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Sacramento, CA and Fresno, CA
This map shows the distance from Sacramento, CA, Usa to Fresno, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Sacramento, California to Fresno, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA

The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Fresno, California is 169 miles or 272 km.
The total driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA is 169 miles or 272 kilometers. Your trip begins in Sacramento, California. It ends in Fresno, California.
The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Fresno, California is approximately 169 miles (272 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 3 to 4 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA

How long is the drive from Sacramento, CA to Fresno, CA?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 19 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Sacramento to Fresno take?
Sacramento and Fresno are 3 hours 19 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Sacramento and Fresno

Time difference between Sacramento (CA) and Fresno (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Sacramento	Current local time in Fresno
2025-12-21, 20:35:39 PST	2025-12-21, 20:35:39 PST

How Far is it Between Sacramento California, USA and Fresno California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Sacramento, CA and Fresno, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	169 mi	272 km	146.76 nmi
Straight line distance	158 mi	255 km	138 nmi
Difference	11 mi	17 km	8 nmi

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