How far is Shasta Lake, CA from Whitmore, CA?
The driving distance from Shasta Lake, CA to Whitmore, CA is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 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.
Census-designated place in Shasta County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shasta Lake and Whitmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shasta Lake and Whitmore.
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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
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Old 44 Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Old 44 Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Whitmore Road
16.1 mi · 28 min · Whitmore Road
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Turn left onto Atkins Road
55 m · 9 sec · Atkins Road
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Turn left onto Boggs Lane
113 m · 17 sec · Boggs Lane
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Continue on Boggs Lane
32 m · 5 sec · Boggs Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boggs Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shasta Lake and Whitmore.
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.
Whitmore Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Whitmore Road
16.1 mi · 00h 28m
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 Sunny near Whitmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shasta Lake to Whitmore?
The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Palo Cedro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Shasta Lake and 18 miles from Whitmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.95 one way or $15.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shasta Lake and Sunny near Whitmore.
Stop Ideas Near Palo Cedro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sculpture Park
Anderson Building Permits
Redding Electric Utility
Redding City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palo Cedro.
Redding station
Redding (RABA Transit Center), California
Red Bluff, California
Corning, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shasta Lake and Whitmore. Straight-line distance: 24.07 mi (38.73 km).
#1 Shasta Lake
City located in Shasta County, California
| Population | 10,379 |
| Coordinates | 40.6804300, -122.3708400 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitmore
Located in the Cascade Range foothills of eastern Shasta County at an elevation of 2,247 feet, this unincorporated community is set amidst a rural, forested landscape.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6293200, -121.9166600 |
| Altitude | 685 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitmore (-121.91666, 40.62932)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $8.50 | $16.99 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $10.68 | $21.37 |
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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