How far is Willits, CA from Fort Bragg, CA?
The driving distance from Willits, CA to Fort Bragg, CA is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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.
Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willits and Fort Bragg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willits and Fort Bragg.
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Start on Pine Street
46 m · 7 sec · Pine Street
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Continue on Pine Street
22 m · 5 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
1215 ft · 54 sec · Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coast Street
913 ft · 40 sec · Coast Street
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Turn right onto Fort Bragg Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Fort Bragg Road
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Continue on Fort Bragg-Willits Road
26.8 mi · 40 min · Fort Bragg-Willits Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Laurel Street
61 m · 16 sec · East Laurel Street
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Turn left
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Willits and Fort Bragg.
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.
Fort Bragg-Willits Road
Continue on Fort Bragg-Willits Road
26.8 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Willits and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Fort Bragg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Willits to Fort Bragg?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Laytonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Willits and 17.5 miles from Fort Bragg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Willits and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Fort Bragg.
Stop Ideas Near Laytonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Fort Bragg Offices
Fort Bragg Building Permits
Fort Bragg
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 Willits and Fort Bragg. Straight-line distance: 24.13 mi (38.83 km).
#1 Willits
City in California, USA
| Population | 4,831 |
| Coordinates | 39.4096100, -123.3555700 |
| Altitude | 424 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Bragg
City in Mendocino County, California (United States)
| Population | 7,222 |
| Coordinates | 39.4457200, -123.8052900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-123.805222, 39.445719)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.31 | $18.61 |
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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