How far is Dorris, CA from Weed, CA?

The driving distance from Dorris, CA to Weed, CA is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.91 mi
00h 57m
Flight
44.72 mi
71.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.72 mi
Kilometers
71.97 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.91 mi
Kilometers
81.93 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weed
Sun, Apr 19, 8:07 AM PDT
Return by in Dorris
Sun, Apr 19, 9:05 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dorris
2026-04-19T07:10
Arrive Weed
Sun, Apr 19, 8:07 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dorris
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Montague
CA

City in Siskiyou County, California, United States

From Dorris
25.4 mi
00h 28m
To Weed
25.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dorris and Weed.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dorris and Weed.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1755 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    707 ft · 9 sec · West 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto South Butte Street

    1586 ft · 20 sec · South Butte Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US 97

    50.1 mi · 57 min · US 97

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Eureka Way

    47 m · 7 sec · Eureka Way

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eureka Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dorris and Weed.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 97
50.1 mi · 98%
North Main Street
0.33 mi · 1%
South Butte Street
0.3 mi · 1%
West 4th Street
0.13 mi
Eureka Way
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

US 97

Continue on US 97

50.1 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montague
00h 28m from Dorris
Leave By
4:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Dorris and Chance Rain near Weed.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dorris to Weed?

The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Dorris and 25.5 miles from Weed.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Dorris and Chance Rain near Weed.

Stop Ideas Near Montague

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montague, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montague.

BUS

Ashland, Oregon

53 mi away
585 Siskiyou Blvd
RAIL

Dunsmuir station

61 mi away
5750 Sacramento Avenue
BUS

Medford, Oregon

72 mi away
200 South Front Street
BUS

Klamath Falls, OR

81 mi away
5500 Running Y Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dorris and Weed. Straight-line distance: 44.72 mi (71.97 km).

Dorris

#1 Dorris

City in Siskiyou County, California, United States

Population896
Coordinates41.9673700, -121.9180600
Altitude1294
CountryUnited States
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#2 Weed

City in Siskiyou County, California, United States

Population2,668
Coordinates41.4226500, -122.3861300
Altitude1044
CountryUnited States
Start: (-121.918059, 41.967518)
End: Eureka Way (-122.385983, 41.422574)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.8 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.77
3.6 gal · 13.6 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.38 $20.77
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.92 $21.84
Premium $6.24 $11.24 $22.47
Diesel $7.57 $13.62 $27.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dorris and Weed. The current time is 07:10:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.