Redding to Summertown is 47.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via Tehama Street, Lassen Peak Highway, and South Market Street, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Expect a local feel throughout, as this route is entirely on surface roads. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick transit between nearby towns without needing to get on the freeway.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Tehama Street
47 mi
1h 2m
Lassen Peak Highway
0.5 mi
<1m
South Market Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Tehama Street
— 47 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redding, CA and Summertown, CA.
1
Start on CA 44; CA 273; US 99 Hist
448 ft·22 sec·South Market Street
2
Turn left onto CA 44; US 99 Hist
47 mi·1 hr 2 min·Tehama Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Lassen Peak Highway
0.5 mi·57 sec·Lassen Peak Highway
4
Arrive at destination
Lassen Peak Highway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Redding, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 2
2 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 47.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|CA 44; US 99 Hist / Tehama Street
Turn left onto CA 44; US 99 Hist / Tehama Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
47.1 mi into trip|~1h 2m in|Lassen Peak Highway
Turn right onto Lassen Peak Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.67 one way
$23.35 round trip
$6.22/gal25.4 MPG avg17 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.40
$12.02
$24.04
premium
$6.57
$12.33
$24.66
diesel
$6.18
$11.60
$23.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
14.3
0
$5.01
$2.29
Efficient EV
11.9
0
$4.17
$1.91
EV Truck/SUV
19.1
0
$6.68
$3.05
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Forecast as of Oct 13, 2026
Origin
Redding, CA
Afternoon
in Redding on Monday
Local time
1:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Clear
NNW 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 12 at 9:34PM PDT until October 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 12 at 8:40PM PDT until October 13 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Destination
Summertown, CA
Afternoon
in Summertown on Monday
Local time
1:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
25°F
Clear then Widespread Frost
ENE 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 12 at 9:34PM PDT until October 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 12 at 8:40PM PDT until October 13 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any interstate or limited-access highway driving. Your longest continuous stretch will be 47 miles along Tehama Street. You'll be navigating local streets and likely encounter more intersections and varied speed limits compared to highway travel. Drivers should anticipate a more stop-and-go experience as you pass through populated areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47 mi on Tehama Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CA 44; US 99 Hist / Tehama Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Redding, CA to Summertown, CA is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CA 44; US 99 Hist / Tehama Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.1 miles (Lassen Peak Highway): Navigation decision point.
The City of Redding, in Shasta County, California, and its surrounding area has numerous outdoor and indoor activities, including two lakes and two active volcanos within close driving distance. The area offers many parks, hiking trails, and adequate shopping.
Redding is a medium-sized city, and the second largest north of Sacramento after Chico. It is also the county seat and lies along the Sacramento River, an important waterway that provides 35 percent of the state's water. It is the last major city between the start of the Cascade mountain range slightly north and the Oregon border.
Top landmarks
•Cascade Theatre — theater located in Redding, California
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47 miles on Tehama Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CA 44; US 99 Hist / Tehama Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.1 miles (Lassen Peak Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Lassen Volcanic National Park and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Summertown, CA before heading back.
