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Distance from Redding, CA to Nelson, IL

Distance

2,004 mi

Time

1 day 10 hours

Gas Cost

$188 - $366

There are 1,696.58 miles from Redding to Nelson in east direction and 2,004 miles (3,225.13 kilometers) by car, following the I-80 route.

Redding and Nelson are 1 day 10 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Redding, CA to Nelson, IL.

Please note the time difference between Redding, CA and Nelson, IL is 2 hours. The current time in Redding is 12:43 am and the current time in Nelson is 2:43 am.

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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 80.47 gallons of gas to cover the route between Redding, CA and Nelson, IL.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Redding to Nelson is $264.81.

During the route, an average car will release 1,576.48 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 $3.29 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 13, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Redding, CA and Nelson, IL

If you want to meet halfway between Redding, CA and Nelson, IL or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 41.74156 and -106.808801, or 41º 44' 29.616" N, 106º 48' 31.6836" W. This location is 1,001.79 miles away from Redding, CA and Nelson, IL and it would take approximately 17 hours 20 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Walcott, WY, situated 1,026 miles from Redding, CA and 982 miles from Nelson, IL. It would take 17 hours 42 mins to go from Redding to Walcott and 17 hours 10 mins to go from Nelson to Walcott.