Susanville, CA Road Trips

With 13 routes heading out and 13 heading in, Susanville, CA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 453 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Susanville, CA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Photo: Stephen Leonardi

Trip Routes

26

Longest Drive

647 mi

Chula Vista, CA

Quickest Drive

4h 21m

Laguna, CA

Plan Around Susanville, CA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Susanville, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Chula Vista, CA to Susanville, CA 646.3 mi · 13h Irvine, CA to Susanville, CA 614.9 mi · 11h 50m Anaheim, CA to Susanville, CA 596.6 mi · 11h 31m Long Beach, CA to Susanville, CA 594.5 mi · 11h 29m

Continue From Susanville, CA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Susanville, CA to Chula Vista, CA 647 mi · 13h 1m Susanville, CA to Anaheim, CA 596.8 mi · 11h 33m Susanville, CA to Long Beach, CA 594.9 mi · 11h 30m Susanville, CA to Irvine, CA 579.8 mi · 11h 47m

Trips from Susanville, CA

Susanville, CA to Chula Vista, CA

647 mi 13h 1m

Susanville, CA to Anaheim, CA

596.8 mi 11h 33m

Susanville, CA to Long Beach, CA

594.9 mi 11h 30m

Susanville, CA to Irvine, CA

579.8 mi 11h 47m

Susanville, CA to Los Angeles, CA

570.8 mi 11h 2m

Susanville, CA to Riverside, CA

548.2 mi 11h 7m

Susanville, CA to Fontana, CA

534.1 mi 10h 53m

Susanville, CA to Bakersfield, CA

464.9 mi 9h 12m

Susanville, CA to Fresno, CA

357.9 mi 7h 19m

Susanville, CA to Fremont, CA

279.3 mi 6h 2m

Susanville, CA to San Francisco, CA

262 mi 5h 42m

Susanville, CA to Oakland, CA

255.6 mi 5h 33m

Susanville, CA to Laguna, CA

202.5 mi 4h 21m

Driving from Susanville, CA

Expect an average of 453 miles and about 9h 9m behind the wheel when leaving Susanville, CA. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 647 miles (13h 1m), while the shortest is just 203 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Susanville, CA most often head toward Chula Vista, CA (647 mi, 13h 1m), Anaheim, CA (596.8 mi, 11h 33m), Long Beach, CA (594.9 mi, 11h 30m), Irvine, CA (579.8 mi, 11h 47m), and Los Angeles, CA (570.8 mi, 11h 2m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 453-mile drive from Susanville, CA, expect to burn about 17.8 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 mapped routes leaving Susanville, CA and 13 routes heading into Susanville, CA, covering 26 total connections. Distances range from 203 to 647 miles.

The longest mapped route from Susanville, CA covers 647 miles and takes approximately 13h 1m. Shorter options start at just 203 miles.

The average route from Susanville, CA runs about 453 miles with a drive time of roughly 9h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Susanville, CA include Chula Vista, CA, Anaheim, CA, Long Beach, CA and Irvine, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.