How far is Happy Camp, CA from Dunsmuir, CA?

The driving distance from Happy Camp, CA to Dunsmuir, CA is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.74 mi
02h 24m
Flight
70.17 mi
112.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.17 mi
Kilometers
112.92 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.74 mi
Kilometers
187.87 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunsmuir
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 PM PDT
Return by in Happy Camp
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Happy Camp
2026-04-19T09:56
Arrive Dunsmuir
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Happy Camp
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Yreka
CA

County seat of Siskiyou County, California, United States

From Happy Camp
58.2 mi
01h 12m
To Dunsmuir
58.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSE
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Happy Camp and Dunsmuir.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Happy Camp and Dunsmuir.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1202 ft · 34 sec · 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    8 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Montague Road

    1122 ft · 23 sec · Montague Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1182 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway

    44.6 mi · 50 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Dunsmuir

    1126 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Dunsmuir Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dunsmuir Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    97 m · 16 sec · Cedar Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sacramento Avenue

    143 m · 21 sec · Sacramento Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sacramento Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Happy Camp and Dunsmuir.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cascade Wonderland Highway
44.6 mi · 38%
Dunsmuir Avenue
0.92 mi · 1%
Montague Road
0.44 mi
2nd Avenue
0.23 mi
Central Dunsmuir
0.21 mi
Sacramento Avenue
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

61.9 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
70.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yreka
01h 12m from Happy Camp
Leave By
1:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Happy Camp 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 Happy Camp to Dunsmuir?

The road trip is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Yreka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Happy Camp and 58.5 miles from Dunsmuir.

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

The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 1:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.77 one way or $47.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Happy Camp and Rain Likely near Dunsmuir.

Stop Ideas Near Yreka

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Yreka, 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 Yreka.

BUS

Ashland, Oregon

51 mi away
585 Siskiyou Blvd
RAIL

Dunsmuir station

66 mi away
5750 Sacramento Avenue
BUS

Medford, Oregon

68 mi away
200 South Front Street
BUS

White City, Oregon

82 mi away
7455 Highway 62

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Happy Camp and Dunsmuir. Straight-line distance: 70.17 mi (112.92 km).

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#1 Happy Camp

Happy Camp is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7927500, -123.3808000
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Dunsmuir

#2 Dunsmuir

City in Siskiyou County, California, United States

Population1,548
Coordinates41.2082100, -122.2719500
Altitude695
CountryUnited States
Start: (-123.380856, 41.792751)
End: Sacramento Avenue (-122.272049, 41.208218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
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.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.59 L · about $23.77
Round trip
$47.54
8.24 gal · 31.18 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $23.77 $47.54
Mid-grade $6.07 $24.99 $49.98
Premium $6.24 $25.72 $51.44
Diesel $7.57 $31.18 $62.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Happy Camp and Dunsmuir. The current time is 09:56:29.

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.