How far is Etna, CA from Dorris, CA?
The driving distance from Etna, CA to Dorris, CA is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Etna and Dorris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Etna and Dorris.
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Start on Pig Alley
120 m · 24 sec · Pig Alley
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Turn left onto Collier Way
2162 ft · 59 sec · Collier Way
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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 Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Fort Jones Road
13.9 mi · 21 min · Fort Jones Road
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Turn right onto Moonlit Oaks Avenue
84 m · 5 sec · Moonlit Oaks Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South
1203 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
6.9 mi · 7 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montague, Grenada
1469 ft · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 99-97 Cutoff
18.6 mi · 31 min · 99-97 Cutoff
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US 97
37.9 mi · 43 min · US 97
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Continue on South Butte Street
1418 ft · 18 sec · South Butte Street
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Continue on South Butte Street
51 m · 2 sec · South Butte Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
707 ft · 10 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1755 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
22 m · 5 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 Etna and Dorris.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 97
At the end of the road, turn left onto US 97
37.9 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Etna and Chance Light Rain near Dorris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Etna to Dorris?
The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Weed is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Etna and 45.8 miles from Dorris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 2:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Etna and Chance Light Rain near Dorris.
Stop Ideas Near Weed
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Statue of Abner Weed
Weed City Hall
Montague Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weed.
Dunsmuir station
Ashland, Oregon
Redding station
Redding (RABA Transit Center), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Etna and Dorris. Straight-line distance: 61.5 mi (98.97 km).
#1 Etna
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 706 |
| Coordinates | 41.4568100, -122.8947600 |
| Altitude | 895 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dorris
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 896 |
| Coordinates | 41.9673700, -121.9180600 |
| Altitude | 1294 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-121.918059, 41.967518)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $18.63 | $37.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $19.59 | $39.19 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $20.16 | $40.33 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $24.44 | $48.88 |
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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