How far is Tulelake, CA from Mount Shasta, CA?
The driving distance from Tulelake, CA to Mount Shasta, CA is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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 40m.
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.
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tulelake and Mount Shasta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulelake and Mount Shasta.
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Start on C Street
62 m · 14 sec · C Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
135 m · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
656 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lava Beds Highway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Lava Beds Highway
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Turn left onto State Line Road
19.3 mi · 34 min · State Line Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 97
2.7 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 97
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Continue on East 1st Street
897 ft · 12 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1640 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
707 ft · 9 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Butte Street
1586 ft · 20 sec · South Butte Street
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Continue on US 97
50.5 mi · 58 min · US 97
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Take the exit left toward I 5 South
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
8 mi · 9 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Mount Shasta
1033 ft · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Street
2810 ft · 1 min · West Lake Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
100 m · 15 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
625 ft · 27 sec · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulelake and Mount Shasta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 97
Continue on US 97
50.5 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Tulelake and Mostly Cloudy near Mount Shasta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulelake to Mount Shasta?
The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Dorris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Tulelake and 43.3 miles from Mount Shasta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 3:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.60 one way or $35.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Tulelake and Mostly Cloudy near Mount Shasta.
Stop Ideas Near Dorris
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tulelake and Mount Shasta. Straight-line distance: 62.04 mi (99.84 km).
#1 Tulelake
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 955 |
| Coordinates | 41.9559900, -121.4774900 |
| Altitude | 1230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Shasta
City in California, US
| Population | 3,233 |
| Coordinates | 41.3102400, -122.3122500 |
| Altitude | 1099 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mill Street (-122.312336, 41.310241)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $17.60 | $35.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $18.50 | $37.00 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $19.04 | $38.08 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
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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