How far is Fremont, CA from Susanville, CA?

The driving distance from Fremont, CA to Susanville, CA is about 279.2 miles (449.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
279.2 mi
06h 01m
Flight
210.74 mi
339.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.74 mi
Kilometers
339.15 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.2 mi
Kilometers
449.33 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Susanville
Tue, Jun 2, 3:14 PM PDT
Return by in Fremont
Tue, Jun 2, 9:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-06-02T09:12
Arrive Susanville
Tue, Jun 2, 3:14 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Tierra Buena
CA

Census-designated place in Sutter County, California

From Fremont
139.6 mi
03h 00m
To Susanville
139.6 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Susanville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Susanville.

  1. 1

    Start on Mowry Avenue

    33 m · 7 sec · Mowry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fremont Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Fremont Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Washington Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 680 North: Sacramento

    1216 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    34.4 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    74 m · 3 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge

    2053 ft · 27 sec · Benicia-Martinez Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento

    2286 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Vic Fazio Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Vic Fazio Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Main Street

    2452 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road 102

    69 m · 10 sec · County Road 102

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 102

    7.9 mi · 11 min · County Road 102

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 23 min

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward CA 99 North: Yuba City

    990 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    53.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 32: Orland, Chester

    857 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Deer Creek Highway

    52.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Deer Creek Highway

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 36 East

    18.1 mi · 26 min · State Highway 36 East

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    29.5 mi · 40 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Foss Street

    19 m · 3 sec · Foss Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Foss Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Susanville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 North
53.7 mi · 19%
Deer Creek Highway
52.3 mi · 19%
State Highway 36 East
47.6 mi · 17%
I 680 North
34.7 mi · 12%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
28.9 mi · 10%
County Road 102
25.4 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

CA 99 North

Merge slight left

53.5 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.5 mi
210.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tierra Buena
03h 00m from Fremont
Leave By
11:58 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont and Sunny near Susanville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Susanville?

The road trip is about 279.2 miles (449.3 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?

Tierra Buena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.6 miles from Fremont and 139.6 miles from Susanville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.5 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 $56.82 one way or $113.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Sunny near Susanville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Susanville. Straight-line distance: 210.74 mi (339.15 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Susanville

#2 Susanville

County seat of Lassen County, California, United States

Population14,425
Coordinates40.4162800, -120.6530100
Altitude1276
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-121.98857, 37.54827)
End: Susanville (-120.65301, 40.41628)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.85 gal
37.29 L · about $56.82
Round trip
$113.65
19.7 gal · 74.58 L
Estimated CO2
87.5 kg one way
Round trip: 175.1 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $56.82 $113.65
Mid-grade $6.07 $59.75 $119.50
Premium $6.24 $61.49 $122.99
Diesel $7.57 $74.53 $149.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Susanville. The current time is 09:12:41.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.