How far is Dorris, CA from Happy Camp, CA?
The driving distance from Dorris, CA to Happy Camp, CA is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Siskiyou County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dorris and Happy Camp.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dorris and Happy Camp.
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Start on the route
22 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1755 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
707 ft · 9 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Butte Street
1586 ft · 20 sec · South Butte Street
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Continue on US 97
37.9 mi · 43 min · US 97
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Turn right onto 99-97 Cutoff
18.4 mi · 30 min · 99-97 Cutoff
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Take the ramp slight right
1720 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
9.5 mi · 10 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Yreka, Montague
1206 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Montague Road
1839 ft · 41 sec · Montague Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
8 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
61.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
1202 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right
40 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dorris and Happy Camp.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
61.9 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain leaving Dorris and Chance Light Rain near Happy Camp.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dorris to Happy Camp?
The road trip is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Yreka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Dorris and 68.9 miles from Happy Camp.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.04 one way or $56.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Dorris and Chance Light Rain near Happy Camp.
Stop Ideas Near Yreka
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yreka.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dorris and Happy Camp. Straight-line distance: 76.2 mi (122.64 km).
#1 Dorris
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 896 |
| Coordinates | 41.9673700, -121.9180600 |
| Altitude | 1294 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Happy Camp
Happy Camp is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7927500, -123.3808000 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Happy Camp (-123.3808, 41.79275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $5.77 | $28.04 | $56.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $29.48 | $58.96 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $30.34 | $60.68 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $36.78 | $73.55 |
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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