How far is Weed, CA from Etna, CA?

The driving distance from Weed, CA to Etna, CA is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.64 mi
01h 09m
Flight
26.45 mi
42.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.45 mi
Kilometers
42.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.64 mi
Kilometers
84.71 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Etna
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM PDT
Return by in Weed
Sun, Apr 19, 8:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weed
2026-04-19T06:07
Arrive Etna
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weed
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Yreka
CA

County seat of Siskiyou County, California, United States

From Weed
26.3 mi
00h 34m
To Etna
26.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSE
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Weed and Etna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weed and Etna.

  1. 1

    Start on Eureka Way

    47 m · 9 sec · Eureka Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Weed Boulevard

    120 m · 12 sec · North Weed Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on North Weed Boulevard

    2417 ft · 48 sec · North Weed Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway

    24.8 mi · 27 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 3: Yreka

    1077 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 Business

    31 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Moonlit Oaks Avenue

    751 ft · 15 sec · Moonlit Oaks Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    48 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Fort Jones Road

    13.9 mi · 21 min · Fort Jones Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on N State Highway 3

    10.7 mi · 16 min · N State Highway 3

  13. 13

    Continue on Collier Way

    2162 ft · 1 min · Collier Way

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pig Alley

    120 m · 17 sec · Pig Alley

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pig Alley

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weed and Etna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cascade Wonderland Highway
24.8 mi · 47%
Fort Jones Road
13.9 mi · 26%
N State Highway 3
10.7 mi · 20%
North Main Street
1.53 mi · 3%
North Weed Boulevard
0.86 mi · 2%
Collier Way
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cascade Wonderland Highway

Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway

24.8 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yreka
00h 34m from Weed
Leave By
4:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain leaving Weed and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Etna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weed to Etna?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Yreka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Weed and 26.3 miles from Etna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 4:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain around Weed and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Etna.

Stop Ideas Near Yreka

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Yreka, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yreka.

BUS

Ashland, Oregon

51 mi away
585 Siskiyou Blvd
RAIL

Dunsmuir station

66 mi away
5750 Sacramento Avenue
BUS

Medford, Oregon

68 mi away
200 South Front Street
BUS

White City, Oregon

82 mi away
7455 Highway 62

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weed and Etna. Straight-line distance: 26.45 mi (42.57 km).

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#1 Weed

City in Siskiyou County, California, United States

Population2,668
Coordinates41.4226500, -122.3861300
Altitude1044
CountryUnited States
Etna

#2 Etna

City in Siskiyou County, California, United States

Population706
Coordinates41.4568100, -122.8947600
Altitude895
CountryUnited States
Start: Weed (-122.38613, 41.42265)
End: Etna (-122.89476, 41.45681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $10.73
Round trip
$21.46
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.73 $21.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.28 $22.57
Premium $6.24 $11.61 $23.22
Diesel $7.57 $14.07 $28.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Weed and Etna. The current time is 06:07:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.