How far is Somerset, CA from Montague, CA?
The driving distance from Somerset, CA to Montague, CA is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Montague.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Montague.
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Start on US 97
29.8 mi · 34 min · US 97
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Turn right onto 99-97 Cutoff
17.8 mi · 29 min · 99-97 Cutoff
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Turn right onto Montague Grenada Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Montague Grenada Road
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Continue on South 11th Street
1495 ft · 35 sec · South 11th Street
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Turn left onto West Webb Street
11 m · 2 sec · West Webb Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Webb Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Montague.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 97
Start on US 97
29.8 mi · 00h 34m
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 Cloudy leaving Somerset 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 Somerset to Montague?
The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 26.8 miles from Somerset and 26.8 miles from Montague.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 4:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Somerset and Chance Light Rain near Montague.
Stop Ideas Near Weed
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Statue of Abner Weed
Weed City Hall
City Hall, Weed
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weed.
Dunsmuir station
Ashland, Oregon
Redding station
Redding (RABA Transit Center), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Montague. Straight-line distance: 28.95 mi (46.59 km).
#1 Somerset
Somerset is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8523700, -121.9911200 |
| Altitude | 1293 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montague
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 1,366 |
| Coordinates | 41.7282000, -122.5278000 |
| Altitude | 774 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Webb Street (-122.527764, 41.728251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $10.90 | $21.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $14.30 | $28.60 |
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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