Distance from Sacramento to Carmel by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Sacramento (CA) to Carmel (IN) is 1882 miles or 3029 kilometers or 1635 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Sacramento to Carmel is 2173 miles (3498 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 291 miles or 469 km.

Sacramento to Carmel Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Carmel, IN

The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Carmel, Indiana is 2173 miles or 3498 km.
The total driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Carmel, IN is 2173 miles or 3498 kilometers. Your trip begins in Sacramento, California. It ends in Carmel, Indiana.
The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Carmel, Indiana is approximately 2173 miles (3498 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 37 to 38 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Sacramento, CA to Carmel, IN

How long is the drive from Sacramento, CA to Carmel, IN?
The total driving time is 37 hours, 45 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Sacramento to Carmel take?
Sacramento and Carmel are 37 hours 45 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 Carmel

Time difference between Sacramento (CA) and Carmel (IN) is 3 Hours.
Carmel time is 3 Hours ahead of Sacramento.

Current local time in Sacramento	Current local time in Carmel
2025-12-19, 19:15:37 PST	2025-12-19, 22:15:37 EST

How Far is it Between Sacramento California, USA and Carmel Indiana, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2173 mi	3498 km	1887.03 nmi
Straight line distance	1882 mi	3029 km	1635 nmi
Difference	291 mi	469 km	252 nmi

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