How far is Whitmore, CA from Anderson, CA?
The driving distance from Whitmore, CA to Anderson, CA is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Whitmore and Anderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitmore and Anderson.
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Start on Boggs Lane
145 m · 22 sec · Boggs Lane
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Turn right onto Atkins Road
55 m · 10 sec · Atkins Road
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Turn right onto Whitmore Road
16.1 mi · 28 min · Whitmore Road
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Turn left onto Old 44 Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Old 44 Drive
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Oregon Trail, Airport Road
1556 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Old Oregon Trail
1360 ft · 20 sec · Old Oregon Trail
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Continue on Airport Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Airport Road
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Continue on North Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Street
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Turn left
2692 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1406 ft · 30 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitmore and Anderson.
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
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Whitmore and Sunny near Anderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitmore to Anderson?
The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Palo Cedro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Whitmore and 12.2 miles from Anderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.32 one way or $12.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitmore and Sunny near Anderson.
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 Whitmore and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 23.6 mi (37.98 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Anderson
City in Shasta County, California, USA
| Population | 10,565 |
| Coordinates | 40.4482100, -122.2977800 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barney Road (-122.297826, 40.448178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $6.56 | $13.13 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $8.50 | $16.99 |
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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