How far is Willits, CA from Point Arena, CA?
The driving distance from Willits, CA to Point Arena, CA is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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.
City in Mendocino County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willits and Point Arena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willits and Point Arena.
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Start on Pine Street
45 m · 8 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Coast Street
50 m · 13 sec · Coast Street
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Turn left onto West Valley Street
131 m · 19 sec · West Valley Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Redwood Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
22.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 253 West: Boonville, Ukiah
729 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto South State Street
148 m · 11 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto Boonville Road
7.7 mi · 14 min · Boonville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Boonville Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Boonville Road
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Continue on Boonville Ukiah Road
7 mi · 10 min · Boonville Ukiah Road
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Mountain View Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mountain View Road
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Continue on Mountain View Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Mountain View Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mountain View Road
15.9 mi · 28 min · Mountain View Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shoreline Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Shoreline Highway
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Continue on School Street
2688 ft · 46 sec · School Street
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Continue on Main Street
1005 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Port Road
55 m · 8 sec · Port Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Port Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Willits and Point Arena.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Redwood Highway
Take the ramp slight right
22.4 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Willits and Mostly Sunny near Point Arena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Willits to Point Arena?
The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Ukiah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Willits and 40 miles from Point Arena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 2:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.46 one way or $30.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Willits and Mostly Sunny near Point Arena.
Stop Ideas Near Ukiah
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
Ukiah Parks & Recreation Department
Ukiah Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ukiah.
Ukiah, California
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Laytonville, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willits and Point Arena. Straight-line distance: 39.04 mi (62.83 km).
#1 Willits
City in California, USA
| Population | 4,831 |
| Coordinates | 39.4096100, -123.3555700 |
| Altitude | 424 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Point Arena
City in California, USA
| Population | 453 |
| Coordinates | 38.9088000, -123.6930700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Road (-123.69307, 38.908818)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 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 | $15.46 | $30.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.26 | $32.51 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $16.73 | $33.46 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $20.28 | $40.56 |
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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