Origin
Miranda, CA
Afternoon in Miranda on Saturday
Local time
12:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miranda, CA to Rio Dell, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miranda, CA
Ever Rayan
Rio Dell, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Miranda, CA to Rio Dell, CA covers 32.4 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Redwood Highway, Avenue of the Giants, Wildwood Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.9 miles on Redwood Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Highway | 28.9 mi | 33m |
| Avenue of the Giants | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Wildwood Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Maple Hills Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Eagle Prairie Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| School Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Redwood Highway
— 28.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miranda, CA and Rio Dell, CA.
1
Start on Orchard Lane
339 ft
·
15 sec
·
Orchard Lane
2
Turn left onto Oak Street
358 ft
·
19 sec
·
Oak Street
3
Turn left onto School Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
School Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto CA 254
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue of the Giants
5
Turn right onto CR C6C010
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Maple Hills Road
6
Turn left onto CR 6C018
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
French Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
8
Merge onto US 101
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Redwood Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Rio Dell, Scotia
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto CA 283
317 ft
·
8 sec
·
CA 283
11
Turn right onto CA 283
464 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
12
Continue on CA 283
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Eagle Prairie Bridge
13
Continue on Wildwood Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wildwood Avenue
14
Turn left onto West Davis Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Davis Street
15
Arrive at destination
West Davis Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Oak Street
Turn left onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CA 254 / Avenue of the Giants
At end of road, turn left onto CA 254 / Avenue of the Giants
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 101 / Redwood Highway
Merge onto US 101 / Redwood Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
31.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward Rio Dell, Scotia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Rio Dell, Scotia
5
31.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
CA 283
Turn left onto CA 283
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.45 one way
$14.89 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.67 | $15.35 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rio Dell, CA
Afternoon in Rio Dell on Saturday
Local time
12:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
32.4 mi in 40m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.9 mi on Redwood Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.1 miles in near Oak Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CA 254 / Avenue of the Giants): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 101 / Redwood Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.9 miles on Redwood Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CA 254 / Avenue of the Giants): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 101 / Redwood Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rio Dell, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
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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