Ellensburg to Susanville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

454.7 miles 731.7 km · straight line
545.6 miles estimated 878 km · driving distance
10h 59min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
181° S bearing direction

How far is Ellensburg from Susanville?

The distance from Ellensburg to Susanville is 454.7 miles (731.7 km) as the crow flies. Susanville is located S of Ellensburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 545.6 miles, taking about 10h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Ellensburg in Washington and Susanville in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg to Susanville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 59min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 11min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 26min $65–$191* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ellensburg & Susanville

Quick Facts

Ellensburg
47.00°N, 120.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
470m 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 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients