Seattle to Susanville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

503.7 miles 810.6 km · straight line
618.7 miles actual route 995.7 km · driving distance
12h 58min estimated drive time
$60 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
170° S bearing direction

How far is Seattle from Susanville?

The distance from Seattle to Susanville is 503.7 miles (810.6 km) as the crow flies. Susanville is located S of Seattle. By car, the driving distance is approximately 618.7 miles, taking about 12h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Seattle in Washington and Susanville 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. 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 Seattle and Susanville. 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 Seattle to Susanville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 58min $60 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 34min $49–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 51min $74–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Seattle & Susanville

Quick Facts

Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m 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 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM