How far is Etna, CA from Tulelake, CA?
The driving distance from Etna, CA to Tulelake, CA is about 117.4 miles (189 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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 21m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Etna and Tulelake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Etna and Tulelake.
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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
1519 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1018 ft · 13 sec · East 1st Street
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Continue on United States Highway 97
2.7 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 97
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Turn right onto State Line Road
19.3 mi · 34 min · State Line Road
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Turn right onto Lava Beds Highway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Lava Beds Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
656 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
135 m · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto C Street
62 m · 9 sec · C Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · C Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Etna and Tulelake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 Tulelake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Etna to Tulelake?
The road trip is about 117.4 miles (189 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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 58.7 miles from Etna and 58.8 miles from Tulelake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 1:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.88 one way or $47.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 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 Tulelake.
Stop Ideas Near Weed
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 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 Tulelake. Straight-line distance: 80.83 mi (130.09 km).
#1 Etna
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 706 |
| Coordinates | 41.4568100, -122.8947600 |
| Altitude | 895 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tulelake
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 955 |
| Coordinates | 41.9559900, -121.4774900 |
| Altitude | 1230 |
| Country | United States |
End: C Street (-121.47749, 41.956056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 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 | $23.88 | $47.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $25.11 | $50.23 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $25.85 | $51.69 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $31.33 | $62.65 |
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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