How far is Truckee, CA from Lake of the Pines, CA?
The driving distance from Truckee, CA to Lake of the Pines, CA is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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 01h 27m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Truckee and Lake of the Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Truckee and Lake of the Pines.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Donner Pass Road
2729 ft · 2 min · Donner Pass Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Donner Pass Road
4 m · 1 sec · Donner Pass Road
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Exit the rotary onto Donner Pass Road
556 ft · 22 sec · Donner Pass Road
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Take the ramp left
1517 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
52 mi · 1 hr · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Canyon Way, Placer Hills Road
965 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto South Auburn Street
963 ft · 19 sec · South Auburn Street
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Continue on Placer Hills Road
2937 ft · 1 min · Placer Hills Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Placer Hills Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Placer Hills Road
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Turn right onto Dog Bar Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Dog Bar Road
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Turn left
23 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Magnolia Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Magnolia Road
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Turn left onto Lakeshore
42 m · 11 sec · Lakeshore
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Keep slight left to continue on Lakeshore
84 m · 20 sec · Lakeshore
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Turn left onto Torrey Pines Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · Torrey Pines Drive
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Turn right onto Hazel Way
590 ft · 33 sec · Hazel Way
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Turn left onto Lakeshore North
3091 ft · 2 min · Lakeshore North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeshore North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Truckee and Lake of the Pines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
52 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Truckee and Sunny near Lake of the Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Truckee to Lake of the Pines?
The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Truckee and 32.1 miles from Lake of the Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.04 one way or $26.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Truckee and Sunny near Lake of the Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
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Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Truckee and Lake of the Pines. Straight-line distance: 50.84 mi (81.82 km).
#1 Truckee
City in Nevada County, California, United States
| Population | 16,982 |
| Coordinates | 39.3279600, -120.1832500 |
| Altitude | 1773 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake of the Pines
Census-designated place in Nevada County, California
| Population | 3,917 |
| Coordinates | 39.0396200, -121.0566100 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake of the Pines (-121.05661, 39.03962)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $5.77 | $13.04 | $26.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $17.10 | $34.20 |
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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