How far is Boulder, CO from Redding, CA?
The driving distance from Boulder, CO to Redding, CA is about 1223.3 miles (1968.7 km), with a travel time of about 21h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 901.6 miles (1451 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 42h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 21h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tooele County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boulder and Redding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boulder and Redding.
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Start on the route
27 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto 19th Street
44 m · 14 sec · 19th Street
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Turn left onto Arapahoe Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Arapahoe Avenue
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Turn left onto Foothills Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Foothills Parkway
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Continue on Diagonal Highway
8.6 mi · 11 min · Diagonal Highway
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Continue on Ken Pratt Boulevard
5.4 mi · 8 min · Ken Pratt Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 119
3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 119
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Turn left onto I 25 North
1400 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
40.7 mi · 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Owl Canyon Road
1365 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East County Road 70
6.5 mi · 10 min · East County Road 70
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North County Road 19
20 m · 1 sec · North County Road 19
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Exit the roundabout onto North County Road 19
1.2 mi · 2 min · North County Road 19
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Continue on West County Road 72
3.8 mi · 6 min · West County Road 72
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Highway 287
21.9 mi · 25 min · North Highway 287
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Continue on US Highway 287
23 mi · 25 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Take the exit slight right
2889 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
387.4 mi · 6 hr 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport
515.2 mi · 8 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
2999 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395: Susanville
1465 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
15.6 mi · 18 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Continue on Route 395
64.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Route 395
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Continue straight
10.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Feather Lake Highway
37.2 mi · 43 min · Feather Lake Highway
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Continue on Old Station Road
8.7 mi · 11 min · Old Station Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
60.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Turn right onto Pine Street
149 m · 18 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Eureka Way
119 m · 18 sec · Eureka Way
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Turn left onto South Market Street
135 m · 13 sec · South Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder and Redding.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport
515 mi · 08h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Boulder and Sunny near Redding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boulder to Redding?
The road trip is about 1223.3 miles (1968.7 km) and usually takes 21h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wendover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 610.9 miles from Boulder and 612.4 miles from Redding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 901.6 miles (1451 km), while the road route adds roughly 321.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $186.71 one way or $373.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 383.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Boulder and Redding, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Boulder and Sunny near Redding.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boulder and Redding. Straight-line distance: 901.63 mi (1451.04 km).
#1 Boulder
The most populous city in Boulder County, Colorado.
| Population | 107,645 |
| Coordinates | 40.0149900, -105.2705500 |
| Altitude | 1624 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Redding
The most populous city in Shasta County, California.
| Population | 92,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.5865400, -122.3916800 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redding (-122.39168, 40.58654)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1969 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 40h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 30h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 24h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 20h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 17h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 15h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.33 | $186.71 | $373.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $203.72 | $407.44 |
| Premium | $5.06 | $218.57 | $437.14 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $281.34 | $562.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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