Modesto to Susanville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

192.7 miles 310.2 km · straight line
241 miles estimated 387.8 km · driving distance
4h 51min estimated drive time
$23 - $29 estimated fuel cost
~53min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Modesto from Susanville?

The distance from Modesto to Susanville is 192.7 miles (310.2 km) as the crow flies. Susanville is located N of Modesto. By car, the driving distance is approximately 241 miles, taking about 4h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 53min. Both are located in United States.

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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Modesto 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 Modesto to Susanville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 51min $23 - $29 Flexible stops
Fly ~53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 49min $19–$36* Budget
Train ~4h 36min $29–$84* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Modesto & Susanville

Quick Facts

Modesto
37.64°N, 121.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
28m 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 64 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 16 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 129.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients