Bend to Susanville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

253.9 miles 408.6 km · straight line
317.4 miles estimated 510.8 km · driving distance
6h 23min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
172° S bearing direction

How far is Bend from Susanville?

The distance from Bend to Susanville is 253.9 miles (408.6 km) as the crow flies. Susanville is located S of Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 317.4 miles, taking about 6h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Bend 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bend 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 Bend to Susanville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 23min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 40min $25–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 4min $38–$111* Comfort

Quick Facts

Bend
44.06°N, 121.32°W
America/Los_Angeles
1108m 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 85 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 98.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients