How far is Shasta Lake, CA from Ono, CA?

The driving distance from Shasta Lake, CA to Ono, CA is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.04 mi
00h 41m
Flight
19.23 mi
30.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.23 mi
Kilometers
30.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.04 mi
Kilometers
45.12 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ono
Thu, Oct 15, 12:07 PM PDT
Return by in Shasta Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 12:48 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shasta Lake
2026-10-15T11:25
Arrive Ono
Thu, Oct 15, 12:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shasta Lake
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Redding
CA

The most populous city in Shasta County, California.

From Shasta Lake
14 mi
00h 20m
To Ono
14 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph N
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shasta Lake and Ono.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shasta Lake and Ono.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    18 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Montana Avenue

    70 m · 14 sec · Montana Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Shasta Dam Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Shasta Dam Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    26 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Bechelli Lane

    868 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    44 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Bonnyview Lane

    85 m · 6 sec · South Bonnyview Lane

  12. 12

    Continue on South Bonnyview Road

    132 m · 9 sec · South Bonnyview Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Bonnyview Road

    26 m · 2 sec · South Bonnyview Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Bonnyview Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Bonnyview Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Clear Creek Road

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Clear Creek Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Platina Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Platina Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Platina Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shasta Lake and Ono.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clear Creek Road
10.2 mi · 36%
Cascade Wonderland Highway
9.6 mi · 34%
Platina Road
4 mi · 14%
South Bonnyview Road
1.79 mi · 6%
Shasta Dam Boulevard
1.32 mi · 5%
South Market Street
0.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Clear Creek Road

Turn right onto Clear Creek Road

10.2 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
19.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redding
00h 20m from Shasta Lake
Leave By
7:08 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shasta Lake and Sunny near Ono.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shasta Lake to Ono?

The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Redding is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Shasta Lake and 14 miles from Ono.

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

The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.20 one way or $12.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shasta Lake and Sunny near Ono.

Stop Ideas Near Redding

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Redding and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sculpture Park
Scenic stop 4 mi away

Sculpture Park

Redding , CA
777 Cypress Ave, Redding, CA 96001, United States
Rating 4.0/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.4 mi away

Anderson Building Permits

Anderson , CA
1887 Howard St, Anderson, CA 96007, United States
City government office,Professional services
Redding Electric Utility
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Redding Electric Utility

Redding , CA
20055 Viking Way bldg 2, Redding, CA 96003
Rating 2.1/5 36 reviews Electric utility company,City government office
Redding City Hall
Nearby stop 4 mi away

Redding City Hall

Redding , CA
777 Cypress Ave, Redding, CA 96001
Rating 4.1/5 93 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Redding.

RAIL

Redding station

1620 Yuba Street
BUS

Redding (RABA Transit Center), California

1530 Yuba Street
BUS

Red Bluff, California

47 mi away
228 S. Main Street
RAIL

Dunsmuir station

70 mi away
5750 Sacramento Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shasta Lake and Ono. Straight-line distance: 19.23 mi (30.94 km).

Shasta Lake

#1 Shasta Lake

City located in Shasta County, California

Population10,379
Coordinates40.6804300, -122.3708400
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ono

Located in the foothills west of Redding in Shasta County, this unincorporated community sits at an elevation of 965 feet along the North Fork Cottonwood Creek drainage.

Population0
Coordinates40.4751500, -122.6180700
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Shasta Lake (-122.37084, 40.68043)
End: Ono (-122.61807, 40.47515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $6.20
Round trip
$12.40
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $6.20 $12.40
Mid-grade $6.50 $6.43 $12.87
Premium $6.69 $6.62 $13.24
Diesel $8.41 $8.33 $16.66

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Shasta Lake and Ono. The current time is 11:25:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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