How far is Yreka, CA from Etna, CA?
The driving distance from Yreka, CA to Etna, CA is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 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 PDT.
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City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yreka and Etna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yreka and Etna.
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Start on North Main Street
1705 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Center Street
548 ft · 11 sec · East Center Street
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Take the ramp slight right
899 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 3: Yreka
1273 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
34 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Moonlit Oaks Avenue
84 m · 7 sec · Moonlit Oaks Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
48 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Fort Jones Road
13.9 mi · 21 min · Fort Jones Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on N State Highway 3
10.7 mi · 16 min · N State Highway 3
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Continue on Collier Way
2162 ft · 1 min · Collier Way
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Turn right onto Pig Alley
120 m · 17 sec · Pig Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pig Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yreka and Etna.
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 Jones Road
Continue on Fort Jones Road
13.9 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Yreka and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Etna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yreka to Etna?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 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?
Fort Jones is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Yreka and 14.5 miles from Etna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Yreka and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Etna.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Jones
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yreka and Etna. Straight-line distance: 23.48 mi (37.79 km).
#1 Yreka
County seat of Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 7,503 |
| Coordinates | 41.7354200, -122.6344700 |
| Altitude | 788 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Etna
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
| Population | 706 |
| Coordinates | 41.4568100, -122.8947600 |
| Altitude | 895 |
| Country | United States |
End: Etna (-122.89476, 41.45681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
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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