How far is Napa, CA from Calistoga, CA?
The driving distance from Napa, CA to Calistoga, CA is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Napa and Calistoga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Napa and Calistoga.
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Start on 3rd Street
21 m · 6 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Coombs Street
98 m · 16 sec · Coombs Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward California Boulevard
3 m · 1 sec · California Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto California Boulevard
89 m · 6 sec · California Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 1st Street
58 m · 4 sec · 1st Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 1st Street
78 m · 5 sec · 1st Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward CA 29: Calistoga
10 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto CA 29: Calistoga
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Helena Highway
16 mi · 19 min · Saint Helena Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saint Helena Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
1301 ft · 27 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Street
64 m · 11 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left
3 m · 1 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 Napa and Calistoga.
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.
Saint Helena Highway
Merge slight left onto Saint Helena Highway
16 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Napa and Sunny near Calistoga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Napa to Calistoga?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Yountville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Napa and 13.4 miles from Calistoga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.89 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Napa and Sunny near Calistoga.
Stop Ideas Near Yountville
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 Yountville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Napa and Calistoga. Straight-line distance: 25.14 mi (40.46 km).
#1 Napa
The fifth most populous city in Napa County, California.
| Population | 77,032 |
| Coordinates | 38.2971400, -122.2855300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Calistoga
City in Napa County, California, United States
| Population | 5,286 |
| Coordinates | 38.5788000, -122.5797100 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calistoga (-122.57971, 38.5788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $6.26 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
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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