How far is Lake of the Pines, CA from Truckee, CA?
The driving distance from Lake of the Pines, CA to Truckee, CA is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake of the Pines and Truckee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake of the Pines and Truckee.
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Start on Lakeshore North
3091 ft · 2 min · Lakeshore North
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Turn right onto Hazel Way
590 ft · 29 sec · Hazel Way
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Turn left onto Torrey Pines Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · Torrey Pines Drive
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Turn right onto Lakeshore
117 m · 21 sec · Lakeshore
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Magnolia Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Magnolia Road
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Turn right
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Dog Bar Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Dog Bar Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Placer Hills Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Placer Hills Road
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Continue on Placer Hills Road
2937 ft · 1 min · Placer Hills Road
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Continue on South Auburn Street
1288 ft · 27 sec · South Auburn Street
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Turn right
134 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Canyon Way
124 m · 10 sec · Canyon Way
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Take the ramp right
736 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
46.7 mi · 54 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Donner Lake
2253 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Truckee
1576 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Donner Pass Road
51 m · 6 sec · Donner Pass Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Donner Pass Road
33 m · 3 sec · Donner Pass Road
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Exit the rotary onto Donner Pass Road
2733 ft · 2 min · Donner Pass Road
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake of the Pines and Truckee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
46.7 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Lake of the Pines and Mostly Sunny near Truckee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake of the Pines to Truckee?
The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Lake of the Pines and 32.3 miles from Truckee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.10 one way or $26.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake of the Pines and Mostly Sunny near Truckee.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Grass Valley, California
Colfax
Soda Springs, California
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake of the Pines and Truckee. Straight-line distance: 50.84 mi (81.82 km).
#1 Lake of the Pines
Census-designated place in Nevada County, California
| Population | 3,917 |
| Coordinates | 39.0396200, -121.0566100 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| 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: (-120.183189, 39.328232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $13.10 | $26.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.77 | $27.54 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $14.17 | $28.34 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $17.18 | $34.35 |
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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