How far is Hoskin, CA from Dorris, CA?
The driving distance from Hoskin, CA to Dorris, CA is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Siskiyou County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoskin and Dorris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoskin and Dorris.
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Start on the route
2.2 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elk Creek Road
7.2 mi · 28 min · Elk Creek Road
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Turn straight
62 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Turn right
8 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Montague Road
1122 ft · 23 sec · Montague Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1182 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
9.5 mi · 10 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
1755 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoskin and Dorris.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
62 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Hoskin and Sunny near Dorris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoskin to Dorris?
The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Yreka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Hoskin and 73.8 miles from Dorris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.94 one way or $59.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoskin and Sunny near Dorris.
Stop Ideas Near Yreka
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 Yreka.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoskin and Dorris. Straight-line distance: 76.52 mi (123.14 km).
#1 Hoskin
Hoskin is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7087400, -123.3633900 |
| Altitude | 689 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dorris
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 896 |
| Coordinates | 41.9673700, -121.9180600 |
| Altitude | 1294 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-121.918059, 41.967518)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $29.94 | $59.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $31.48 | $62.97 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $32.40 | $64.80 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $39.27 | $78.55 |
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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