How far is Etna, CA from Dunsmuir, CA?
The driving distance from Etna, CA to Dunsmuir, CA is about 70.2 miles (113 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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 18m.
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
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City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Etna and Dunsmuir.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Etna and Dunsmuir.
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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
42 mi · 47 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Dunsmuir
1126 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Dunsmuir Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Dunsmuir Avenue
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
97 m · 16 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Sacramento Avenue
143 m · 21 sec · Sacramento Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sacramento Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Etna and Dunsmuir.
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 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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Etna and Rain Likely near Dunsmuir.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Etna to Dunsmuir?
The road trip is about 70.2 miles (113 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 miles from Etna and 35.2 miles from Dunsmuir.
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 3:54 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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Etna and Rain Likely near Dunsmuir.
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 Etna and Dunsmuir. Straight-line distance: 36.59 mi (58.89 km).
#1 Etna
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 706 |
| Coordinates | 41.4568100, -122.8947600 |
| Altitude | 895 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dunsmuir
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 1,548 |
| Coordinates | 41.2082100, -122.2719500 |
| Altitude | 695 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sacramento Avenue (-122.272049, 41.208218)
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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