How far is Point Arena, CA from Willits, CA?
The driving distance from Point Arena, CA to Willits, CA is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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
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City in Mendocino County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Arena and Willits.
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Start on Port Road
55 m · 13 sec · Port Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1005 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto School Street
2688 ft · 45 sec · School Street
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Continue on Shoreline Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Shoreline Highway
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Turn right onto Mountain View Road
15.9 mi · 28 min · Mountain View Road
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Continue on Mountain View Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Mountain View Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain View Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mountain View Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Boonville Ukiah Road
7 mi · 10 min · Boonville Ukiah Road
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Continue on Boonville Road
9.8 mi · 17 min · Boonville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Street
1265 ft · 30 sec · South State Street
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Take the ramp right
2388 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
22 mi · 26 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1728 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Redwood Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Valley Street
131 m · 21 sec · West Valley Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coast Street
50 m · 13 sec · Coast Street
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Turn left onto Pine Street
45 m · 6 sec · Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Point Arena and Willits.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Redwood Highway
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
22 mi · 00h 26m
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 Point Arena and Mostly Sunny near Willits.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Point Arena to Willits?
The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Ukiah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Point Arena and 39.6 miles from Willits.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 2:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.46 one way or $30.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Point Arena and Mostly Sunny near Willits.
Stop Ideas Near Ukiah
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
Ukiah Parks & Recreation Department
Ukiah Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
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Ukiah, California
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Cloverdale, California
Laytonville, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Point Arena and Willits. Straight-line distance: 39.04 mi (62.83 km).
#1 Point Arena
City in California, USA
| Population | 453 |
| Coordinates | 38.9088000, -123.6930700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Willits
City in California, USA
| Population | 4,831 |
| Coordinates | 39.4096100, -123.3555700 |
| Altitude | 424 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Street (-123.35557, 39.409381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $15.46 | $30.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.26 | $32.51 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $16.73 | $33.46 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $20.28 | $40.56 |
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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