How far is Dunsmuir, CA from Happy Camp, CA?
The driving distance from Dunsmuir, CA to Happy Camp, CA is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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 02h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Siskiyou County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunsmuir and Happy Camp.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunsmuir and Happy Camp.
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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
44.9 mi · 50 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 Dunsmuir 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 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 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 Dunsmuir to Happy Camp?
The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Yreka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Dunsmuir and 58.3 miles from Happy Camp.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 1:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.71 one way or $47.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Dunsmuir 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 Dunsmuir and Happy Camp. Straight-line distance: 70.17 mi (112.92 km).
#1 Dunsmuir
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 1,548 |
| Coordinates | 41.2082100, -122.2719500 |
| Altitude | 695 |
| 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: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $23.71 | $47.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $24.93 | $49.86 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $25.66 | $51.32 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $31.10 | $62.20 |
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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