How far is Oroville, CA from Redding, CA?
The driving distance from Oroville, CA to Redding, CA is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Tehama County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oroville and Redding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oroville and Redding.
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Start on Lincoln Street
65 m · 11 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto Montgomery Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Street
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Take the ramp right
817 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight left
35.4 mi · 43 min
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Turn left onto Aramayo Way
1.1 mi · 2 min · Aramayo Way
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Continue on C Street
1600 ft · 57 sec · C Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
791 ft · 27 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on San Benito Avenue
4.5 mi · 8 min · San Benito Avenue
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Turn right onto Road 99W
5.2 mi · 7 min · Road 99W
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Continue on South Main Street
2872 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
32 m · 2 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
30.7 mi · 33 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 44: Eureka, Susanville
915 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 44 West: Eureka, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Pine Street
149 m · 18 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Eureka Way
119 m · 18 sec · Eureka Way
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Turn left onto South Market Street
135 m · 13 sec · South Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oroville and Redding.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Montgomery Street
Merge slight left
35.4 mi · 00h 43m
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 Oroville and Sunny near Redding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oroville to Redding?
The road trip is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Tehama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Oroville and 46.5 miles from Redding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 2:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.54 one way or $41.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oroville and Sunny near Redding.
Stop Ideas Near Tehama
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 Tehama.
Corning, California
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Chico station
Redding station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oroville and Redding. Straight-line distance: 86.24 mi (138.79 km).
#1 Oroville
County seat of Butte County, California, USA
| Population | 20,237 |
| Coordinates | 39.5139400, -121.5577600 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Redding
The most populous city in Shasta County, California.
| Population | 92,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.5865400, -122.3916800 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redding (-122.39168, 40.58654)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $6.26 | $20.54 | $41.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $21.32 | $42.63 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $21.94 | $43.88 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $27.59 | $55.19 |
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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