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Trip from Shasta Lake, CA to Ono, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

41m

Distance

28 mi

45 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Shasta County, California, United States

Shasta Lake, CA

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Downtown Ono, CA, CA

Ono, CA

Sebastián Casimiro

Trip Overview

Shasta Lake, CA to Ono, CA is 28 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Clear Creek Road and Cascade Wonderland Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief, single-day trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a local drive experience. It's a straightforward journey that doesn't require extensive planning, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a short excursion. You'll find this route is best suited for those who appreciate a more intimate connection with the landscape rather than a high-speed transit.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Clear Creek Road 10.2 mi 15m
Cascade Wonderland Highway 9.6 mi 11m
Platina Road 4 mi 7m
South Bonnyview Road 1.8 mi 3m
Shasta Dam Boulevard 1.1 mi 1m
South Market Street 0.9 mi 1m
South Bonnyview Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Montana Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Clear Creek Road — 10.2 mi, about 15m

Traffic on I-5

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 44 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~2,459 veh/hr typical · worst 2,856

Quietest

2 AM

~174 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

14.1×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 96 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shasta Lake, CA and Ono, CA.

1

Start on this road

93 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn left

60 ft · 10 sec
3

Turn left onto Montana Avenue

229 ft · 13 sec · Montana Avenue
4

Turn right onto CA 151

1.1 mi · 1 min · Shasta Dam Boulevard
5

Take the ramp

85 ft · 2 sec
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
7

Merge onto I 5

3.2 mi · 3 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

6.4 mi · 7 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec
Toward Bechelli Lane
10

Keep slight right at fork

144 ft · 3 sec
11

Turn right onto South Bonnyview Lane

278 ft · 5 sec · South Bonnyview Lane
12

Continue on South Bonnyview Road

432 ft · 8 sec · South Bonnyview Road
13

Enter roundabout onto South Bonnyview Road

86 ft · 1 sec · South Bonnyview Road
14

Continue on South Bonnyview Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Bonnyview Road
15

Turn left onto CA 273; US 99 Hist

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Market Street
16

Turn right onto Clear Creek Road

10 mi · 15 min · Clear Creek Road
17

Continue on A16

4.0 mi · 7 min · Platina Road
18

Arrive at destination

A16

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Montana Avenue

Turn left onto Montana Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
11.2 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
11.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | South Bonnyview Road

Enter roundabout onto South Bonnyview Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.77 one way

$13.55 round trip

$6.15/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.34 $6.99 $13.98
premium $6.50 $7.16 $14.32
diesel $6.28 $6.92 $13.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.4 0 $2.94 $1.34
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.45 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.92 $1.79

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Shasta Lake, CA

Evening in Shasta Lake on Thursday

Local time

8:16 PM

PDT

Current temp

64°F

Clear

N 6 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued October 14 at 8:23PM PDT until October 15 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued October 14 at 8:23PM PDT until October 16 at 1:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Destination

Ono, CA

Evening in Ono on Thursday

Local time

8:16 PM

PDT

Current temp

61°F

Clear

NNW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued October 14 at 8:23PM PDT until October 15 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued October 14 at 8:23PM PDT until October 16 at 1:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka 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

3 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

41m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with no share of highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.2 miles along Clear Creek Road. Expect to navigate a series of turns and changes in road character as you transition from Clear Creek Road to Cascade Wonderland Highway and then onto Platina Road. The nature of this drive means you'll be actively engaged with the road, making it feel less like a commute and more like an exploration.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Clear Creek Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 28 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Montana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,064 ft 457 ft

Total Climb

691 ft

Total Descent

545 ft

Highest Point

1,064 ft

~24 mi in

Elevation Range

607 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Shasta Lake, CA

Full guide →

Founded 1993

Shasta Lake is a city in Shasta County in the Shasta Cascades region of California.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 28 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Clear Creek Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ono, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Montana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes — 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 Ono, CA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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