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 22 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,472 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~174 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 48 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
$5.86 one way
$11.72 round trip
$5.31/gal25.4 MPG avg10 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$6.08
$12.17
premium
$5.67
$6.24
$12.49
diesel
$4.80
$5.29
$10.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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 Jul 8, 2026
Origin
Shasta Lake, CA
Morning
in Shasta Lake on Sunday
Local time
10:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Clear
ENE 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 8 at 12:37AM MST until July 9 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 7 at 9:50PM PDT until July 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Destination
Ono, CA
Morning
in Ono on Sunday
Local time
10:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Clear
NE 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 8 at 12:37AM MST until July 9 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 7 at 9:50PM PDT until July 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego 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
1 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.
More Details
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 Effort7/10
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.
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.
