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Trip from Montague, CA to Dorris, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

62.5 mi

101 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Montague, CA, CA

Montague, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Downtown Dorris, CA, CA

Dorris, CA

Ernesto Rosas

Trip Overview

The drive from Montague, CA to Dorris, CA covers 62.5 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 97, 99-97 Cutoff, Montague Grenada Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.9 miles on US 97. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.37 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 62.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 62.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 97 and 99-97 Cutoff. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.9 miles on US 97.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 97 is the longest continuous segment at about 37.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 97 and 99-97 Cutoff. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CA 3; A28 / South 11th Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Montague, CA to Dorris, CA is easy. At 1h 23m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CA 3; A28 / South 11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (A12 / 99-97 Cutoff): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (US 97): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CA 3; A28 / South 11th Street

Turn right onto CA 3; A28 / South 11th Street

Navigation decision point

4
6 mi into trip | ~10m in | A12 / 99-97 Cutoff

Turn left onto A12 / 99-97 Cutoff

Navigation decision point

4
23.8 mi into trip | ~39m in | US 97

At end of road, turn left onto US 97

Navigation decision point

3
62.2 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | US 97 / South Main Street

Turn left onto US 97 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
62.5 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 97 37.9 mi 43m
99-97 Cutoff 17.8 mi 28m
Montague Grenada Road 5.7 mi 10m
South Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
South Butte Street 0.3 mi <1m
South 11th Street 0.3 mi <1m
West 4th Street 0.1 mi <1m
West Webb Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 97 — 37.9 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montague, CA and Dorris, CA.

1

Start on West Webb Street

35 ft · 3 sec · West Webb Street
2

Turn right onto CA 3; A28

0.3 mi · 29 sec · South 11th Street
3

Continue on A28

5.7 mi · 10 min · Montague Grenada Road
4

Turn left onto A12

18 mi · 28 min · 99-97 Cutoff
5

At end of road, turn left onto US 97

38 mi · 43 min · US 97
6

Continue on US 97

0.3 mi · 18 sec · South Butte Street
7

Continue on US 97

167 ft · 2 sec · South Butte Street
8

Continue on US 97

0.1 mi · 10 sec · West 4th Street
9

Turn left onto US 97

0.3 mi · 32 sec · South Main Street
10

Turn right

72 ft · 5 sec
11

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.3 mi from Montague, CA · 47m into the drive

Downtown Weed, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Weed, CA

31 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Weed, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Weed, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Montague, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dorris, CA

The final approach into Dorris, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.37 one way

$28.73 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $14.80 $29.61
premium $6.18 $15.20 $30.40
diesel $5.61 $13.80 $27.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$14

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.8 0 $6.56 $3.00
Efficient EV 15.6 0 $5.47 $2.50
EV Truck/SUV 25 0 $8.75 $4.00

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Montague, CA

Morning in Montague on Friday

Local time

8:11 AM

PDT

Current temp

64°F

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

SW 2 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 5:29AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 5:29AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Destination

Dorris, CA

Morning in Dorris on Friday

Local time

8:11 AM

PDT

Current temp

58°F

Sunny

ENE 3 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 5:29AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 5:29AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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

6 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 23m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Montague, CA to Dorris, CA covers 62.5 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 97, 99-97 Cutoff, Montague Grenada Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.3 miles from Montague, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Montague, CA to Dorris, CA is easy. At 1h 23m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CA 3; A28 / South 11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (A12 / 99-97 Cutoff): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (US 97): Navigation decision point.

The route from Montague, CA to Dorris, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Lava Beds National Monument and Tule Lake National Monument.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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