How far is Macdoel, CA from Montague, CA?

The driving distance from Macdoel, CA to Montague, CA is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.83 mi
00h 56m
Flight
27.77 mi
44.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.77 mi
Kilometers
44.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.83 mi
Kilometers
83.42 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montague
Sun, Apr 19, 10:51 AM PDT
Return by in Macdoel
Sun, Apr 19, 11:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macdoel
2026-04-19T09:54
Arrive Montague
Sun, Apr 19, 10:51 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macdoel
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
Weed
CA

City in Siskiyou County, California, United States

From Macdoel
25.9 mi
00h 28m
To Montague
26 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 16 mph ESE
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Macdoel and Montague.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macdoel and Montague.

  1. 1

    Start on Alvarado Street

    68 m · 12 sec · Alvarado Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mount Pitt Road

    116 m · 21 sec · Mount Pitt Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Juniper Knoll Road

    35 m · 7 sec · Juniper Knoll Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 97

    27.9 mi · 32 min · US 97

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 99-97 Cutoff

    17.8 mi · 29 min · 99-97 Cutoff

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Montague Grenada Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Montague Grenada Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South 11th Street

    1495 ft · 35 sec · South 11th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Webb Street

    11 m · 2 sec · West Webb Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Webb Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Macdoel and Montague.

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 97
27.9 mi · 54%
99-97 Cutoff
17.8 mi · 34%
Montague Grenada Road
5.74 mi · 11%
South 11th Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Mount Pitt Road
0.07 mi
Alvarado Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

US 97

Turn left onto US 97

27.9 mi · 00h 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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weed
00h 28m from Macdoel
Leave By
4:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Macdoel and Chance Light Rain near Montague.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macdoel to Montague?

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Weed is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Macdoel and 26 miles from Montague.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 4:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Macdoel and Chance Light Rain near Montague.

Stop Ideas Near Weed

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Weed and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Statue of Abner Weed

Weed , CA
City Hall, Weed, Weed, CA 96094
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Historical landmark
Weed City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Weed City Hall

Weed , CA
550 Main St, Weed, CA 96094
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall, Weed

Weed , CA
Weed, CA 96094
Transport interchange

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Dunsmuir station

25 mi away
5750 Sacramento Avenue
BUS

Ashland, Oregon

89 mi away
585 Siskiyou Blvd
RAIL

Redding station

93 mi away
1620 Yuba Street
BUS

Redding (RABA Transit Center), California

93 mi away
1530 Yuba Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macdoel and Montague. Straight-line distance: 27.77 mi (44.69 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Macdoel

Macdoel is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8268200, -122.0052900
Altitude1296
CountryUnited States
Montague

#2 Montague

City in Siskiyou County, California, United States

Population1,366
Coordinates41.7282000, -122.5278000
Altitude774
CountryUnited States
Start: Alvarado Street (-122.005261, 41.826525)
End: West Webb Street (-122.527764, 41.728251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.92 L · about $10.56
Round trip
$21.11
3.66 gal · 13.84 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.56 $21.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $6.24 $11.42 $22.85
Diesel $7.57 $13.85 $27.70

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 Macdoel and Montague. The current time is 09:54:39.

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.