How far is Fort Casey, WA from Truckee, CA?
The driving distance from Fort Casey, WA to Truckee, CA is about 794.8 miles (1279.1 km), with a travel time of about 16h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 623 miles (1002.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 33h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 16h 49m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Casey and Truckee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Casey and Truckee.
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Start on the route
25 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Engle Road
1867 ft · 1 min · Engle Road
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Turn slight right
701 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 20
28 m · 2 sec · State Route 20
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Turn straight onto Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
5.8 mi · 35 min · Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
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Continue on Ferry Dock
732 ft · 42 sec · Ferry Dock
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
1598 ft · 48 sec · Water Street
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Turn straight onto East Sims Way
1031 ft · 27 sec · East Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Sims Way
25 m · 2 sec · East Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto East Sims Way
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way
35 m · 2 sec · West Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way
1425 ft · 40 sec · West Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way
31 m · 2 sec · West Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way
2199 ft · 48 sec · West Sims Way
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Continue on State Route 20
2.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 20
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Continue on State Route 20
7.7 mi · 12 min · State Route 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward State Highway 20
120 m · 12 sec · State Highway 20
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Merge slight right onto Olympic Highway
83.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Olympic Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tumwater, Portland
756 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland
2984 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
95.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Keep slight left
127.5 mi · 2 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls, Goshen
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on OR 58: Oakridge, Klamath Falls
31.5 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto Westfir Road
2480 ft · 48 sec · Westfir Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westfir-Oakridge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfir-Oakridge Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 58
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 58
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Continue on Highway 58
3 mi · 6 min · Highway 58
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Continue on State Highway 58
32.9 mi · 45 min · State Highway 58
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Continue on Williamette Highway
12 mi · 16 min · Williamette Highway
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Continue on State Highway 58
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58
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Merge slight left
81.6 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 66, OR 140: Lakeview, Medford
1527 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Greensprings Drive
1110 ft · 14 sec · Greensprings Drive
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Continue on Southside Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Southside Expressway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southside Expressway
45 m · 2 sec · Southside Expressway
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Exit the roundabout onto Southside Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southside Expressway
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Turn right onto Klamath Falls-Malin Highway
14.8 mi · 22 min · Klamath Falls-Malin Highway
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Continue on Hatfield Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Hatfield Highway
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Continue on Lava Beds Highway
32.5 mi · 38 min · Lava Beds Highway
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Turn straight
546 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
22.4 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Route 395
89.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Route 395
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Turn left onto Standish Buntingville Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · Standish Buntingville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 395
55 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Route 395
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
15.6 mi · 18 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Sparks, Elko, Reno, Sacramento
793 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80: Reno, Sacramento
1748 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.6 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway
16.4 mi · 19 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 89 North, CA 267 South: Sierraville, King's Beach
2346 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
988 ft · 16 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Truckee Way
90 m · 5 sec · Truckee Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Truckee Way
797 ft · 15 sec · Truckee Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Truckee Way
31 m · 2 sec · Truckee Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Truckee Way
1514 ft · 28 sec · Truckee Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Truckee Way
28 m · 2 sec · Truckee Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Truckee Way
2915 ft · 1 min · Truckee Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Truckee Way
35 m · 5 sec · Truckee Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Truckee Way
70 m · 10 sec · Truckee Way
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Turn right onto Donner Pass Road
129 m · 20 sec · Donner Pass Road
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Turn left
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Casey and Truckee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 5 South
Keep slight left
127 mi · 02h 35m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Casey and Sunny near Truckee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Casey to Truckee?
The road trip is about 794.8 miles (1279.1 km) and usually takes 16h 49m 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?
La Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 397.3 miles from Fort Casey and 397.5 miles from Truckee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 623 miles (1002.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 171.8 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 PDT. 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 $152.40 one way or $304.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 249.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Casey and Sunny near Truckee.
Stop Ideas Near La Pine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Pine.
La Pine, Oregon
Sunriver, Oregon
Hawthorne Intermodal Center
Bend, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Casey and Truckee. Straight-line distance: 623.01 mi (1002.64 km).
#1 Fort Casey
Situated on the western shore of Whidbey Island in Island County at an elevation of 10 feet, this site occupies a strategic position overlooking Admiralty Inlet at the entrance to Puget Sound.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.1642600, -122.6787800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Truckee
City in Nevada County, California, United States
| Population | 16,982 |
| Coordinates | 39.3279600, -120.1832500 |
| Altitude | 1773 |
| Country | United States |
End: Truckee (-120.18325, 39.32796)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 54m |
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 | $5.44 | $152.40 | $304.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $160.36 | $320.72 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $167.60 | $335.19 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $204.47 | $408.94 |
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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