Las Vegas to Redding: Road Trip Guide & Distance

497.1 miles 800 km · straight line
626.7 miles actual route 1008.5 km · driving distance
12h 33min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Redding?

The distance from Las Vegas to Redding is 497.1 miles (800 km) as the crow flies. Redding is located NW of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 626.7 miles, taking about 12h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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 Las Vegas and Redding. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Las Vegas to Redding

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 33min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 4min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~16h 19min $75–$219* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Redding

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM