How far is Dorris, CA from Somerset, CA?
The driving distance from Dorris, CA to Somerset, CA is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dorris and Somerset.
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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
8.2 mi · 9 min · US 97
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · US 97
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dorris and Somerset.
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.
US 97
Continue on US 97
8.17 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Dorris and Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dorris to Somerset?
The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Tulelake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Dorris and 4.5 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 8:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Dorris and Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Tulelake
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 Tulelake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dorris and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 8.79 mi (14.14 km).
#1 Dorris
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 896 |
| Coordinates | 41.9673700, -121.9180600 |
| Altitude | 1294 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerset
Somerset is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8523700, -121.9911200 |
| Altitude | 1293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerset (-121.99112, 41.85237)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
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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