How far is Shasta Lake, CA from Summertown, CA?
The driving distance from Shasta Lake, CA to Summertown, CA is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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 12m.
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.
Census-designated place in Shasta County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shasta Lake and Summertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shasta Lake and Summertown.
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Start on the route
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
18 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Montana Avenue
70 m · 14 sec · Montana Avenue
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Turn right onto Shasta Dam Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Shasta Dam Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
26 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 44 East: Hilltop Drive, Lassen National Park
1627 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto Lassen Peak Highway
2890 ft · 58 sec · Lassen Peak Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lassen Peak Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shasta Lake and Summertown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
CA 44 East
Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 01h 00m
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 Shasta Lake and Clear near Summertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shasta Lake to Summertown?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Shingletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Shasta Lake and 27.2 miles from Summertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.96 one way or $23.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shasta Lake and Clear near Summertown.
Stop Ideas Near Shingletown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mt. Lassen / Shingletown KOA Holiday
Chevron
Anderson City Manager
SunRun Solar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shingletown.
Red Bluff, California
Redding station
Redding (RABA Transit Center), California
Corning, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shasta Lake and Summertown. Straight-line distance: 43.17 mi (69.48 km).
#1 Shasta Lake
City located in Shasta County, California
| Population | 10,379 |
| Coordinates | 40.6804300, -122.3708400 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summertown
Situated at an elevation of 5853 feet in the rugged mountains of Shasta County, this small settlement lies within northern California's dense forested region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5443300, -121.5674800 |
| Altitude | 1784 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summertown (-121.56748, 40.54433)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $12.41 | $24.83 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $12.78 | $25.55 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $16.07 | $32.14 |
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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