Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shasta Lake, CA
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Ono, CA
Sebastián Casimiro
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.
| 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 |
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
Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Shasta Lake, CA and Ono, CA.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn left onto Montana Avenue
Turn right onto CA 151
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto South Bonnyview Lane
Continue on South Bonnyview Road
Enter roundabout onto South Bonnyview Road
Continue on South Bonnyview Road
Turn left onto CA 273; US 99 Hist
Turn right onto Clear Creek Road
Continue on A16
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Montana Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Enter roundabout onto South Bonnyview Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$6.58 one way
$13.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.18 | $6.81 | $13.63 |
| premium | $6.30 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Shasta Lake on Wednesday
Local time
12:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Clear
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 31 at 1:12PM PDT until June 2 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Destination
Afternoon in Ono on Wednesday
Local time
12:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Clear
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 31 at 1:12PM PDT until June 2 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
691 ft
Total Descent
545 ft
Highest Point
1,064 ft
~24 mi in
Elevation Range
607 ft
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).
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.
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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