Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4m
Distance
2.3 mi
4 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Lake, CA
Roman Lukyanenko
The drive from Glendale, CA to Blue Lake, CA covers 2.3 miles and takes about 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Glendale Drive, Blue Lake Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.5 miles on Glendale Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4m. Total distance: 2.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 4m drive with frequent turns across 2.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Glendale Drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4m drive. You will face about 2 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Glendale Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (Blue Lake Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto Glendale Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Enter roundabout onto Blue Lake Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Glendale Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Blue Lake Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale, CA and Blue Lake, CA.
Start on Glendale Drive
Keep slight left at fork onto Glendale Drive
Continue on Blue Lake Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Blue Lake Boulevard
Continue on Blue Lake Boulevard
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$0.53 one way
$1.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $0.54 | $1.09 |
| premium | $6.18 | $0.56 | $1.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.51 | $1.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 0.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.7 | 0 | $0.24 | $0.11 |
| Efficient EV | 0.6 | 0 | $0.20 | $0.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 0.9 | 0 | $0.32 | $0.15 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Glendale on Saturday
Local time
7:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Blue Lake on Saturday
Local time
7:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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