Drive Time
7h 19m
Distance
357.6 mi
576 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
Photo: Stephen Leonardi
The drive from Fresno, CA to Susanville, CA covers 357.6 miles and takes about 7h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North First Street, East Belmont Avenue, CA 99 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
178.8 miles from Fresno, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 39m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 19m drive with frequent turns across 357.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North First Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Belmont Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 99 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue 7 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 99 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden State Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 99E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno, CA and Susanville, CA.
Start on East Washington Avenue
Turn right onto North First Street
Turn left onto East Belmont Avenue
Take the ramp right toward CA 99 North
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
Continue on Golden State Highway
Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco
Continue on Capital City Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Redding
Keep slight left to continue on I 5: Redding
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Highway
Continue on Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville
Turn right onto 5th Street
Turn left onto B Street
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward CA 32: Orland, Chester
Turn right onto Deer Creek Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 36 East
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn right onto Foss Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.8 miles or 3h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Susanville, CA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fresno, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fresno, CA
This is one driving day of about 357.6 miles and 7h 19m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 178.8 mi from Fresno, CA · 3h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 178.8 miles from Fresno, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Susanville, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Susanville, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$48.57 one way
$97.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $54.20 | $108.41 |
| premium | $4.15 | $58.43 | $116.85 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $52.80 | $105.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.3 | 1 | $37.55 | $17.16 |
| Efficient EV | 89.4 | 1 | $31.29 | $14.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143 | 1 | $50.06 | $22.89 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Fresno on Saturday
Local time
8:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Susanville on Saturday
Local time
8:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
50°F
Chico, CA
179 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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