Lake Havasu City to Redding: Road Trip Guide & Distance

610.4 miles 982.4 km · straight line
732.5 miles estimated 1178.9 km · driving distance
14h 44min estimated drive time
$70 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
316° NW bearing direction

How far is Lake Havasu City from Redding?

The distance from Lake Havasu City to Redding is 610.4 miles (982.4 km) as the crow flies. Redding is located NW of Lake Havasu City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 732.5 miles, taking about 14h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Lake Havasu City in Arizona and Redding in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Havasu City and Redding. 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 Lake Havasu City to Redding

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 44min $70 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 41min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 9min $88–$256* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Havasu City & Redding

Quick Facts

Lake Havasu City
34.48°N, 114.32°W
America/Phoenix
225m elevation
Redding
40.59°N, 122.39°W
America/Los_Angeles
172m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 203 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients