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Distance from Palo Cedro to Shasta Lake

Driving Distance
18.4 mi 29.6 km
Flying Distance
10.6 mi 17.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Palo Cedro, California to Shasta Lake, California is 18.4 mi (29.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 10.6 mi (17.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 22 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 54 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Palo Cedro
Place Palo Cedro
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 40.563763
Longitude -122.238892
GPS 40.563763° N, 122.238892° W
Local Time 2:09 PM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

Shasta Lake
Place Shasta Lake
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 40.680428
Longitude -122.370842
GPS 40.680428° N, 122.370842° W
Local Time 2:09 PM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from Palo Cedro, California to Shasta Lake, California covers 18.4 mi (29.6 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 22 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (15.4-18.4 miles / 25-30 km). The primary route shown here saves 5 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 54 mph (87 km/h).

Available Routes

CA-44 W
18.4 mi 22 minutes
Shortest
Old Oregon Trail and I-5 N
16.6 mi 21 minutes
CA-44 W and I-5 N
15.4 mi 17 minutes
Fastest

Route Map Visualization

Route map from Palo Cedro to Shasta Lake

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.