How far is Yreka, CA from Macdoel, CA?
The driving distance from Yreka, CA to Macdoel, CA is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yreka and Macdoel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yreka and Macdoel.
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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
8.8 mi · 10 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montague, Grenada
1469 ft · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 99-97 Cutoff
18.6 mi · 31 min · 99-97 Cutoff
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US 97
27.9 mi · 32 min · US 97
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Turn right onto Juniper Knoll Road
35 m · 7 sec · Juniper Knoll Road
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Turn right onto Mount Pitt Road
116 m · 22 sec · Mount Pitt Road
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Turn left onto Alvarado Street
68 m · 10 sec · Alvarado Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alvarado Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yreka and Macdoel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 97
At the end of the road, turn left onto US 97
27.9 mi · 00h 32m
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 Yreka and Mostly Cloudy near Macdoel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yreka to Macdoel?
The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Weed is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Yreka and 28.2 miles from Macdoel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 4:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Yreka and Mostly Cloudy near Macdoel.
Stop Ideas Near Weed
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Statue of Abner Weed
Weed City Hall
City Hall, Weed
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weed.
Dunsmuir station
Ashland, Oregon
Redding station
Redding (RABA Transit Center), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yreka and Macdoel. Straight-line distance: 33.03 mi (53.15 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 Macdoel
Macdoel is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8268200, -122.0052900 |
| Altitude | 1296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Macdoel (-122.00529, 41.82682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.07 | $24.14 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $12.42 | $24.85 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
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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