How far is Eureka, CA from Glendale, CA?

The driving distance from Eureka, CA to Glendale, CA is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.04 mi
00h 20m
Flight
10.22 mi
16.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.22 mi
Kilometers
16.44 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.04 mi
Kilometers
22.59 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Sat, Apr 18, 6:59 AM PDT
Return by in Eureka
Sat, Apr 18, 7:20 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eureka
2026-04-18T06:38
Arrive Glendale
Sat, Apr 18, 6:59 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eureka
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Arcata
CA

City in California

From Eureka
7 mi
00h 10m
To Glendale
7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eureka and Glendale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eureka and Glendale.

  1. 1

    Start on H Street

    28 m · 7 sec · H Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    97 m · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I Street

    48 m · 9 sec · I Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Redwood Highway

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Redwood Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 299 East: Blue Lake, Willow Creek

    1744 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1361 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Glendale Drive

    719 ft · 21 sec · Glendale Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Glendale Drive

    976 ft · 19 sec · Glendale Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Glendale Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eureka and Glendale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redwood Highway
8.67 mi · 62%
CA 299 East
4.23 mi · 30%
5th Street
0.71 mi · 5%
Glendale Drive
0.32 mi · 2%
I Street
0.03 mi
H Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Redwood Highway

Continue on Redwood Highway

8.67 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
10.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcata
00h 10m from Eureka
Leave By
7:48 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Eureka and Partly Sunny near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eureka to Glendale?

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arcata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Eureka and 7 miles from Glendale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Eureka and Partly Sunny near Glendale.

Stop Ideas Near Arcata

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arcata, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arcata.

BUS

Arcata (Transit Center), California

925 E Street
BUS

Eureka, California

10 mi away
Sixth and C Sts.
BUS

McKinleyville (Arcata Airport), California

12 mi away
3561 Boeing Ave
BUS

Fortuna, California

30 mi away
719 South Fortuna Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eureka and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 10.22 mi (16.44 km).

Eureka

#1 Eureka

City in and county seat of Humboldt County, California, United States

Population26,652
Coordinates40.8020700, -124.1636700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 Glendale

Glendale is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8998500, -124.0170100
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Eureka (-124.16367, 40.80207)
End: Glendale (-124.01701, 40.89985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.87 L · about $2.83
Round trip
$5.65
0.98 gal · 3.74 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $2.83 $5.65
Mid-grade $6.07 $2.97 $5.94
Premium $6.24 $3.06 $6.12
Diesel $7.57 $3.71 $7.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Eureka and Glendale. The current time is 06:38:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.