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Distance from Redding, CA to Altadena, CA

Distance

545 mi

Time

9 hours 59 mins

Gas Cost

$83 - $162

There are 499.86 miles from Redding to Altadena in southeast direction and 545 miles (877.09 kilometers) by car, following the I-5 route.

Redding and Altadena are 9 hours 59 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Redding, CA to Altadena, CA. The halfway point is Santa Nella, CA.

Redding, CA and Altadena, CA are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 2:39 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Redding, CA

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

From $40

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 21.89 gallons of gas to cover the route between Redding, CA and Altadena, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Redding to Altadena is $116.83.

During the route, an average car will release 428.96 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $5.34 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Redding, CA and Altadena, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Redding, CA and Altadena, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 37.054394 and -120.967323, or 37º 3' 15.8184" N, 120º 58' 2.3628" W. This location is 272.59 miles away from Redding, CA and Altadena, CA and it would take approximately 4 hours 59 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Santa Nella, CA, situated 274 miles from Redding, CA and 273 miles from Altadena, CA. It would take 4 hours 3 mins to go from Redding to Santa Nella and 4 hours 5 mins to go from Altadena to Santa Nella.