How far is Red Bluff, CA from Oroville, CA?
The driving distance from Red Bluff, CA to Oroville, CA is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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 20m.
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.
A census-designated place in Yolo County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Bluff and Oroville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Bluff and Oroville.
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Start on Main Street
839 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Antelope Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Antelope Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Antelope Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Antelope Boulevard
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Continue straight
18.7 mi · 25 min
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Turn left
28 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Oroville, Marysville
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Montgomery Street
1098 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Montgomery Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Montgomery Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
65 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Bluff and Oroville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
28 mi · 00h 33m
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 Red Bluff and Sunny near Oroville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red Bluff to Oroville?
The road trip is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Hamilton City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Red Bluff and 31.6 miles from Oroville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 3:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.96 one way or $27.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Red Bluff and Sunny near Oroville.
Stop Ideas Near Hamilton City
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 Hamilton City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Bluff and Oroville. Straight-line distance: 58.33 mi (93.87 km).
#1 Red Bluff
County seat of Tehama County, California, United States
| Population | 14,121 |
| Coordinates | 40.1784900, -122.2358300 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oroville
County seat of Butte County, California, USA
| Population | 20,237 |
| Coordinates | 39.5139400, -121.5577600 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oroville (-121.55776, 39.51394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $13.96 | $27.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $14.49 | $28.99 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $14.92 | $29.83 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $18.76 | $37.52 |
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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