How far is Glendale, CA from Eureka, CA?
The driving distance from Glendale, CA to Eureka, CA is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Eureka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Eureka.
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Start on Glendale Drive
976 ft · 24 sec · Glendale Drive
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Continue on Glendale Drive
85 m · 8 sec · Glendale Drive
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Take the ramp right
1039 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
2140 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1.5 km · 3 min · 4th Street
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Turn left onto H Street
116 m · 10 sec · H Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · H Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Eureka.
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.
Redwood Highway
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
8.47 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Glendale and Chance Light Rain near Eureka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Eureka?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 Glendale and 7 miles from Eureka.
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 7:56 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 Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain around Glendale and Chance Light Rain near Eureka.
Stop Ideas Near Arcata
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 Arcata.
Arcata (Transit Center), California
Eureka, California
McKinleyville (Arcata Airport), California
Fortuna, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Eureka. Straight-line distance: 10.22 mi (16.44 km).
#1 Glendale
Glendale is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8998500, -124.0170100 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eureka
City in and county seat of Humboldt County, California, United States
| Population | 26,652 |
| Coordinates | 40.8020700, -124.1636700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: H Street (-124.163791, 40.802054)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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