How far is Mount Shasta, CA from Tulelake, CA?
The driving distance from Mount Shasta, CA to Tulelake, CA is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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 52m.
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.
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Shasta and Tulelake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Shasta and Tulelake.
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Start on Mill Street
625 ft · 28 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
100 m · 20 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto West Lake Street
1495 ft · 32 sec · West Lake Street
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Take the ramp straight
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 97: South Weed Boulevard, Klamath Falls
1399 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto South Weed Boulevard
50.4 mi · 57 min · South Weed Boulevard
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Continue on South Butte Street
1418 ft · 18 sec · South Butte Street
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Continue on South Butte Street
51 m · 2 sec · South Butte Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
707 ft · 10 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1519 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1018 ft · 13 sec · East 1st Street
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Continue on United States Highway 97
2.7 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 97
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Turn right onto State Line Road
19.3 mi · 34 min · State Line Road
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Turn right onto Lava Beds Highway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Lava Beds Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
656 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
135 m · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto C Street
62 m · 9 sec · C Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · C Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Shasta and Tulelake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Weed Boulevard
Turn right onto South Weed Boulevard
50.4 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Mount Shasta and Chance Light Rain near Tulelake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Shasta to Tulelake?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Dorris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Mount Shasta and 43.2 miles from Tulelake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mount Shasta and Chance Light Rain near Tulelake.
Stop Ideas Near Dorris
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 Dorris.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Shasta and Tulelake. Straight-line distance: 62.04 mi (99.84 km).
#1 Mount Shasta
City in California, US
| Population | 3,233 |
| Coordinates | 41.3102400, -122.3122500 |
| Altitude | 1099 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tulelake
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 955 |
| Coordinates | 41.9559900, -121.4774900 |
| Altitude | 1230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tulelake (-121.47749, 41.95599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $17.54 | $35.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $18.44 | $36.88 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $18.98 | $37.96 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $23.00 | $46.01 |
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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