How far is Ukiah, CA from Kenny, CA?
The driving distance from Ukiah, CA to Kenny, CA is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Rain Showers
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ukiah and Kenny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ukiah and Kenny.
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Start on North State Street
1254 ft · 29 sec · North State Street
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Continue on North State Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
17.3 mi · 21 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on Willits Bypass
4.5 mi · 5 min · Willits Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Willits Bypass
1236 ft · 16 sec · Willits Bypass
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Continue on Redwood Highway
42.5 mi · 54 min · Redwood Highway
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Turn left
14.5 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Usal Road
16.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Usal Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Usal Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ukiah and Kenny.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Redwood Highway
Continue on Redwood Highway
42.5 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving Ukiah and Chance Light Rain near Kenny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ukiah to Kenny?
The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Laytonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Ukiah and 48.8 miles from Kenny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.85 one way or $39.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Ukiah and Chance Light Rain near Kenny.
Stop Ideas Near Laytonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Drive-Thru Tree Park
Keith's Market IGA
Mendocino County Public Works
NAPA Auto Parts - Long Valley Auto Supply
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laytonville.
Laytonville, California
Leggett, California
Willits, California
Garberville, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ukiah and Kenny. Straight-line distance: 64.79 mi (104.27 km).
#1 Ukiah
City in Mendocino County, California
| Population | 15,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.1501700, -123.2077800 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenny
Kenny is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9218100, -123.8986400 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenny (-123.89864, 39.92181)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $19.85 | $39.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $20.87 | $41.73 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $21.48 | $42.95 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
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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