How far is Ukiah, CA from Willits, CA?
The driving distance from Ukiah, CA to Willits, CA is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ukiah and Willits.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ukiah and Willits.
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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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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 Ukiah and Willits.
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.
Redwood Highway
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
17.3 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Clear leaving Ukiah and Sunny near Willits.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ukiah to Willits?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Talmage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Ukiah and 11.4 miles from Willits.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Ukiah and Sunny near Willits.
Stop Ideas Near Talmage
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
Ukiah Parks & Recreation Department
Willits Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Talmage.
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Healdsburg (Singletree Inn), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ukiah and Willits. Straight-line distance: 19.59 mi (31.53 km).
#1 Ukiah
City in Mendocino County, California
| Population | 15,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.1501700, -123.2077800 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Willits
City in California, USA
| Population | 4,831 |
| Coordinates | 39.4096100, -123.3555700 |
| Altitude | 424 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willits (-123.35557, 39.40961)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
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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