How far is Dunsmuir, CA from Black Butte, CA?
The driving distance from Dunsmuir, CA to Black Butte, CA is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in California, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunsmuir and Black Butte.
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Start on Sacramento Avenue
143 m · 25 sec · Sacramento Avenue
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
97 m · 16 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Dunsmuir Avenue
2886 ft · 58 sec · Dunsmuir Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
12.5 mi · 14 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Summit Drive
1241 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Truck Village Drive
2.1 mi · 8 min · Truck Village Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Truck Village Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunsmuir and Black Butte.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Cascade Wonderland Highway
Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
12.5 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Likely leaving Dunsmuir and Partly Sunny near Black Butte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunsmuir to Black Butte?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Shasta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Dunsmuir and 7.8 miles from Black Butte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Dunsmuir and Partly Sunny near Black Butte.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Shasta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Statue of Abner Weed
Weed City Hall
City of Mt. Shasta
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Shasta.
Dunsmuir station
Redding station
Redding (RABA Transit Center), California
Ashland, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunsmuir and Black Butte. Straight-line distance: 13.48 mi (21.7 km).
#1 Dunsmuir
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 1,548 |
| Coordinates | 41.2082100, -122.2719500 |
| Altitude | 695 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Black Butte
Black Butte is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3915400, -122.3611300 |
| Altitude | 1196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Black Butte (-122.36113, 41.39154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $5.77 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.43 | $6.87 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
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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