How far is Calistoga, CA from Napa, CA?
The driving distance from Calistoga, CA to Napa, CA is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calistoga and Napa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calistoga and Napa.
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Start on the route
3 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
64 m · 8 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
1301 ft · 27 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Saint Helena Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saint Helena Highway South
16 mi · 19 min · Saint Helena Highway South
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Take the exit slight right toward First Street, Downtown Napa
1349 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1073 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 1st Street
22 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 1st Street
87 m · 6 sec · 1st Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 1st Street
34 m · 2 sec · 1st Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 1st Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Coombs Street
621 ft · 26 sec · Coombs Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
21 m · 2 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Calistoga and Napa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Saint Helena Highway South
Continue on Saint Helena Highway South
16 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Calistoga and Sunny near Napa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Calistoga to Napa?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Yountville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Calistoga and 13.5 miles from Napa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.95 one way or $11.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Calistoga and Sunny near Napa.
Stop Ideas Near Yountville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calistoga and Napa. Straight-line distance: 25.14 mi (40.46 km).
#1 Calistoga
City in Napa County, California, United States
| Population | 5,286 |
| Coordinates | 38.5788000, -122.5797100 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Napa
The fifth most populous city in Napa County, California.
| Population | 77,032 |
| Coordinates | 38.2971400, -122.2855300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Napa (-122.28553, 38.29714)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $6.35 | $12.71 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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