Drive or Fly: Sacramento, CA to Los Olivos, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for SMF–SBA. At 350 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
6h 43m
Distance
350.1 mi
Total Cost
$112
CO2
141 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 22m
34m in the air
Air Distance
281 mi
Total Cost
$186
CO2
72 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SMF and SBA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 6h 43m | 3h 22m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $112 | $186 |
| Carbon footprint | 141 kg CO2 | 72 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 5, US 101, US 101; CA 46
via I 5, CA 33; CA 166, US 101; CA 166
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Sacramento, CA to Los Olivos, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.