Lassen Volcanic to Santa Maria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

387.5 miles 623.7 km · straight line
465 miles estimated 748.4 km · driving distance
9h 21min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
171° S bearing direction

How far is Lassen Volcanic from Santa Maria?

The distance from Lassen Volcanic to Santa Maria is 387.5 miles (623.7 km) as the crow flies. Santa Maria is located S of Lassen Volcanic. By car, the driving distance is approximately 465 miles, taking about 9h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States.

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 Lassen Volcanic and Santa Maria. 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 Lassen Volcanic to Santa Maria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 21min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 13min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 53min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lassen Volcanic & Santa Maria

Quick Facts

Lassen Volcanic
40.50°N, 121.50°W
America/Los_Angeles
3187m elevation
Santa Maria
34.95°N, 120.44°W
America/Los_Angeles
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients