How far is Kenny, CA from Ukiah, CA?
The driving distance from Kenny, CA to Ukiah, CA is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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.
Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenny and Ukiah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenny and Ukiah.
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Start on Usal Road
16.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Usal Road
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Turn left
14.5 mi · 22 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Redwood Highway
42.5 mi · 54 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on Willits Bypass
5.4 mi · 6 min · Willits Bypass
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Continue on Redwood Highway
17.2 mi · 21 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward North State Street, Ukiah
1241 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto North State Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North State Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North State Street
1434 ft · 32 sec · North State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenny and Ukiah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Redwood Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto Redwood Highway
42.5 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kenny and Sunny near Ukiah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenny to Ukiah?
The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Laytonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Kenny and 49.7 miles from Ukiah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 1:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenny and Sunny near Ukiah.
Stop Ideas Near Laytonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Drive-Thru Tree Park
Keith's Market IGA
Mendocino County Public Works
NAPA Auto Parts - Long Valley Auto Supply
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laytonville.
Laytonville, California
Leggett, California
Willits, California
Garberville, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenny and Ukiah. Straight-line distance: 64.79 mi (104.27 km).
#1 Kenny
Kenny is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9218100, -123.8986400 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ukiah
City in Mendocino County, California
| Population | 15,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.1501700, -123.2077800 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: N State St (-123.207689, 39.150182)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $21.66 | $43.33 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $26.26 | $52.51 |
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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