How far is Tulelake, CA from Black Butte, CA?
The driving distance from Tulelake, CA to Black Butte, CA is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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 54m.
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.
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tulelake and Black Butte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulelake and Black Butte.
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Start on C Street
62 m · 14 sec · C Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
135 m · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
656 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lava Beds Highway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Lava Beds Highway
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Turn left onto State Line Road
19.3 mi · 34 min · State Line Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 97
2.7 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 97
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Continue on East 1st Street
897 ft · 12 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1640 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
707 ft · 9 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Butte Street
1586 ft · 20 sec · South Butte Street
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Continue on US 97
50.5 mi · 58 min · US 97
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Take the exit left toward I 5 South
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Summit Drive, Truck Village Drive
2099 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Summit Drive
90 m · 8 sec · Summit Drive
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Continue on Truck Village Drive
2.1 mi · 8 min · Truck Village Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Truck Village Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulelake and Black Butte.
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
Continue on US 97
50.5 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Tulelake and Partly Sunny near Black Butte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulelake to Black Butte?
The road trip is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Dorris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Tulelake and 41.6 miles from Black Butte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60 miles (96.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 2:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.90 one way or $33.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Tulelake and Partly Sunny near Black Butte.
Stop Ideas Near Dorris
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tulelake and Black Butte. Straight-line distance: 60.01 mi (96.57 km).
#1 Tulelake
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 955 |
| Coordinates | 41.9559900, -121.4774900 |
| Altitude | 1230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Black Butte
Black Butte is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3915400, -122.3611300 |
| Altitude | 1196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Black Butte (-122.36113, 41.39154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $16.90 | $33.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $22.17 | $44.34 |
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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