How far is Willits, CA from Kenny, CA?
The driving distance from Willits, CA to Kenny, CA is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willits and Kenny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willits and Kenny.
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Start on Pine Street
45 m · 13 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Coast Street
692 ft · 32 sec · Coast Street
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Turn right onto West Mendocino Avenue
55 m · 13 sec · West Mendocino Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Redwood Highway
2771 ft · 45 sec · Redwood Highway
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Turn right
823 ft · 22 sec
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Take the ramp left
1945 ft · 26 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 Willits 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 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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Willits 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 Willits to Kenny?
The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 37.7 miles from Willits and 37.7 miles from Kenny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 1:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.29 one way or $30.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Willits and Chance Light Rain near Kenny.
Stop Ideas Near Laytonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Redwoods River Resort and Pub
Drive-Thru Tree Park
Chevron
Mendocino County Public Works
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 Kenny. Straight-line distance: 45.68 mi (73.52 km).
#1 Willits
City in California, USA
| Population | 4,831 |
| Coordinates | 39.4096100, -123.3555700 |
| Altitude | 424 |
| 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: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $15.29 | $30.58 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.07 | $32.15 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $16.54 | $33.09 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $20.05 | $40.11 |
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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