How far is Weed, CA from Tulelake, CA?

The driving distance from Weed, CA to Tulelake, CA is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
76.89 mi
01h 40m
Flight
59.63 mi
95.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.63 mi
Kilometers
95.97 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.89 mi
Kilometers
123.75 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulelake
Sun, Apr 19, 10:39 AM PDT
Return by in Weed
Sun, Apr 19, 12:19 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weed
2026-04-19T08:58
Arrive Tulelake
Sun, Apr 19, 10:39 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dorris
CA

City in Siskiyou County, California, United States

From Weed
38.4 mi
00h 50m
To Tulelake
38.5 mi
00h 50m

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
62°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Eureka Way

    47 m · 9 sec · Eureka Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Weed Boulevard

    50.1 mi · 57 min · North Weed Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on South Butte Street

    1418 ft · 18 sec · South Butte Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Butte Street

    51 m · 2 sec · South Butte Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West 4th Street

    707 ft · 10 sec · West 4th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1519 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    1018 ft · 13 sec · East 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on United States Highway 97

    2.7 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 97

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Line Road

    19.3 mi · 34 min · State Line Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lava Beds Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Lava Beds Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    656 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    135 m · 22 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto C Street

    62 m · 9 sec · C Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · C Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Weed Boulevard
50.1 mi · 65%
State Line Road
19.3 mi · 25%
Lava Beds Highway
3.59 mi · 5%
United States Highway 97
2.73 mi · 4%
South Butte Street
0.3 mi
South Main Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

North Weed Boulevard

Turn right onto North Weed Boulevard

50.1 mi · 00h 57m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dorris
00h 50m from Weed
Leave By
3:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain leaving Weed and Chance Light Rain near Tulelake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 38.4 miles from Weed and 38.5 miles from Tulelake.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.63 one way or $31.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain around Weed and Chance Light Rain near Tulelake.

Stop Ideas Near Dorris

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dorris, 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 Dorris.

RAIL

Klamath Falls station

31 mi away
1600 Oak Ave.
BUS

Klamath Falls, OR

35 mi away
5500 Running Y Road
BUS

Ashland, Oregon

69 mi away
585 Siskiyou Blvd
BUS

Medford, Oregon

88 mi away
200 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weed and Tulelake. Straight-line distance: 59.63 mi (95.97 km).

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#1 Weed

City in Siskiyou County, California, United States

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

#2 Tulelake

City in Siskiyou County, California, United States

Population955
Coordinates41.9559900, -121.4774900
Altitude1230
CountryUnited States
Start: Weed (-122.38613, 41.42265)
End: Tulelake (-121.47749, 41.95599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.27 L · about $15.63
Round trip
$31.27
5.42 gal · 20.54 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $15.63 $31.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $16.44 $32.88
Premium $6.24 $16.92 $33.84
Diesel $7.57 $20.51 $41.01

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 Tulelake. The current time is 08:58:31.

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.