Altamont to Susanville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

135.9 miles 218.7 km · straight line
169.9 miles estimated 273.4 km · driving distance
3h 25min estimated drive time
$16 - $20 estimated fuel cost
~46min flight time
155° SSE bearing direction

How far is Altamont from Susanville?

The distance from Altamont to Susanville is 135.9 miles (218.7 km) as the crow flies. Susanville is located SSE of Altamont. By car, the driving distance is approximately 169.9 miles, taking about 3h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States — Altamont in Oregon and Susanville in California.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Altamont and Susanville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Altamont to Susanville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 25min $16 - $20 Flexible stops
Fly ~46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 6min $14–$25* Budget
Train ~3h 15min $20–$59* Comfort

Quick Facts

Altamont
42.21°N, 121.74°W
America/Los_Angeles
1263m elevation
Susanville
40.42°N, 120.65°W
America/Los_Angeles
1276m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 45 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 183.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients