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Drive or Fly: Sacramento, CA to Easton, CA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for SMF–FAT. At 174 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 24m

Distance

174.6 mi

Total Cost

$74

CO2

71 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$39
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 48m

20m in the air

Air Distance

163 mi

Total Cost

$127

CO2

42 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sacramento, CA → SMF 14m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 20m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
FAT → Easton, CA 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Airports

Sacramento, CA SMF — Sacramento International Airport 9 mi, ~14m drive
Easton, CA FAT — Fresno Yosemite International Airport 10 mi, ~14m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SMF and FAT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 3h 24m 2h 48m
Total cost (1 person) $74 $127
Carbon footprint 71 kg CO2 42 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
174.6 mi 3h 24m

via CA 99, CA 41

Alternative (+20 min)
191.4 mi 3h 44m

via I 5, CA 99, J17

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Sacramento, CA to Easton, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.