Susanville to Truckee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

79.2 miles 127.5 km · straight line
99 miles estimated 159.4 km · driving distance
2h 0min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
162° SSE bearing direction

How far is Susanville from Truckee?

The distance from Susanville to Truckee is 79.2 miles (127.5 km) as the crow flies. Truckee is located SSE of Susanville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 99 miles, taking about 2h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Susanville and Truckee. 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 Truckee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 0min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 24min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 54min $12–$35* Comfort

Quick Facts

Susanville
40.42°N, 120.65°W
America/Los_Angeles
1276m elevation
Truckee
39.33°N, 120.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
1773m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 314.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients