North Platte to Redwood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is North Platte from Redwood?

The distance from North Platte to Redwood is 1205.1 miles (1939.4 km) as the crow flies. Redwood is located W of North Platte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1446.1 miles, taking about 29h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — North Platte in Nebraska and Redwood 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for North Platte and Redwood. 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.