Susanville to Tacoma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

480.7 miles 773.6 km · straight line
576.8 miles estimated 928.3 km · driving distance
11h 36min estimated drive time
$56 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
350° N bearing direction

How far is Susanville from Tacoma?

The distance from Susanville to Tacoma is 480.7 miles (773.6 km) as the crow flies. Tacoma is located N of Susanville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 576.8 miles, taking about 11h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Susanville in California and Tacoma in Washington.

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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Susanville and Tacoma. 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 Susanville to Tacoma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 36min $56 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 55min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 1min $69–$202* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Susanville & Tacoma

Quick Facts

Susanville
40.42°N, 120.65°W
America/Los_Angeles
1276m elevation
Tacoma
47.25°N, 122.44°W
America/Los_Angeles
74m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients