How far is Wyldewood, CA from Fort Jones, CA?
The driving distance from Wyldewood, CA to Fort Jones, CA is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Calaveras County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wyldewood and Fort Jones.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wyldewood and Fort Jones.
-
1
Start on Wyldewood Drive
139 m · 24 sec · Wyldewood Drive
-
2
Turn left onto Apple Blossom Drive
1143 ft · 52 sec · Apple Blossom Drive
-
3
At the end of the road, turn right
2440 ft · 56 sec
-
4
Turn right onto Big Trees Road
1200 ft · 26 sec · Big Trees Road
-
5
Continue on Main Street
1754 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
-
6
Turn right onto Sheep Ranch Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Sheep Ranch Road
-
7
Continue on Sheep Ranch Road
5.1 mi · 12 min · Sheep Ranch Road
-
8
Continue on Sheep Ranch Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Sheep Ranch Road
-
9
Turn sharp right onto Armstrong Road
5.2 mi · 20 min · Armstrong Road
-
10
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Armstrong Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wyldewood and Fort Jones.
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.
Armstrong Road
Turn sharp right onto Armstrong Road
5.19 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Wyldewood and Sunny near Fort Jones.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wyldewood to Fort Jones?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forest Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Wyldewood and 7.6 miles from Fort Jones.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.10 one way or $6.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wyldewood and Sunny near Fort Jones.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Meadows
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Meadows.
Yosemite National Park (White Wolf), California
Modesto station
Yosemite National Park (Crane Flat), California
Placerville, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wyldewood and Fort Jones. Straight-line distance: 7.94 mi (12.78 km).
#1 Wyldewood
Situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills at an elevation of 2,310 feet, this unincorporated community is located in Calaveras County, California.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1457500, -120.4540900 |
| Altitude | 704 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Jones
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 684 |
| Coordinates | 38.2574200, -120.4196400 |
| Altitude | 894 |
| Country | United States |
End: Armstrong Road (-120.419338, 38.257012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.84 | $3.10 | $6.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.09 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
| Premium | $6.28 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Diesel | $8.28 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
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 · Nov 06, 2026