How far is Truckee, CA from Peardale, CA?
The driving distance from Truckee, CA to Peardale, CA is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 16m.
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.
Town in California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Truckee and Peardale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Truckee and Peardale.
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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
50.8 mi · 59 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 174 West: Colfax, Grass Valley
596 ft · 16 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto South Auburn Street
771 ft · 20 sec · South Auburn Street
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Continue on Colfax Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Colfax Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colfax Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Truckee and Peardale.
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
50.8 mi · 00h 59m
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 Mostly Sunny near Peardale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Truckee to Peardale?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 30.3 miles from Truckee and 30.3 miles from Peardale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Truckee and Mostly Sunny near Peardale.
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.
Grass Valley, California
Colfax
Soda Springs, California
Truckee station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Truckee and Peardale. Straight-line distance: 44.71 mi (71.95 km).
#1 Truckee
City in Nevada County, California, United States
| Population | 16,982 |
| Coordinates | 39.3279600, -120.1832500 |
| Altitude | 1773 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peardale
Peardale is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1910100, -120.9999500 |
| Altitude | 826 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peardale (-120.99995, 39.19101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.19 | $32.39 |
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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