Olympia to Redding: Road Trip Guide & Distance

447 miles 719.3 km · straight line
536.4 miles estimated 863.2 km · driving distance
10h 47min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
177° S bearing direction

How far is Olympia from Redding?

The distance from Olympia to Redding is 447 miles (719.3 km) as the crow flies. Redding is located S of Olympia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 536.4 miles, taking about 10h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Olympia in Washington and Redding in California.

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 Olympia 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 Olympia to Redding

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 47min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 56min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 15min $64–$188* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Olympia & Redding

Quick Facts

Olympia
47.04°N, 122.90°W
America/Los_Angeles
29m 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 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients