How far is Dunsmuir, CA from Etna, CA?
The driving distance from Dunsmuir, CA to Etna, CA is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Likely
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunsmuir and Etna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunsmuir and Etna.
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Start on Sacramento Avenue
143 m · 25 sec · Sacramento Avenue
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
97 m · 16 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Dunsmuir Avenue
2886 ft · 58 sec · Dunsmuir Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
42.3 mi · 47 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 3: Yreka
1077 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 Business
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Moonlit Oaks Avenue
751 ft · 15 sec · Moonlit Oaks Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
48 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Fort Jones Road
13.9 mi · 21 min · Fort Jones Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on N State Highway 3
10.7 mi · 16 min · N State Highway 3
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Continue on Collier Way
2162 ft · 1 min · Collier Way
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Turn right onto Pig Alley
120 m · 17 sec · Pig Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pig Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunsmuir and Etna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cascade Wonderland Highway
Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
42.3 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Likely leaving Dunsmuir and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Etna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunsmuir to Etna?
The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 35.1 miles from Dunsmuir and 35.1 miles from Etna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.31 one way or $28.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Dunsmuir and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Etna.
Stop Ideas Near Montague
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 Montague.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunsmuir and Etna. Straight-line distance: 36.59 mi (58.89 km).
#1 Dunsmuir
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 1,548 |
| Coordinates | 41.2082100, -122.2719500 |
| Altitude | 695 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Etna
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 706 |
| Coordinates | 41.4568100, -122.8947600 |
| Altitude | 895 |
| Country | United States |
End: Etna (-122.89476, 41.45681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $15.04 | $30.09 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.48 | $30.97 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $18.77 | $37.53 |
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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