Origin
Mount Shasta, CA
Morning in Mount Shasta on Thursday
Local time
11:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Shasta, CA to Etna, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
62 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Shasta, CA to Etna, CA covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cascade Wonderland Highway, Fort Jones Road, N State Highway 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.2 miles on Cascade Wonderland Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 62 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 62 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cascade Wonderland Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 34.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Maple 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 1h 20m drive. You will face about 8 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 (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (A10 / West Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 35 miles (773): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Maple Street
Turn left onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
A10 / West Lake Street
Turn left onto A10 / West Lake Street
Navigation decision point
4
35 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
773
Take the exit onto 773 toward CA 3: Yreka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CA 3: Yreka
6
35.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 5 Business
4
35.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 5 BUS; US 99 Hist / Moonlit Oaks Avenue
Turn left onto I 5 BUS; US 99 Hist / Moonlit Oaks Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cascade Wonderland Highway | 34.2 mi | 37m |
| Fort Jones Road | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| N State Highway 3 | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Collier Way | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Lake Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 773 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Moonlit Oaks Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cascade Wonderland Highway
— 34.2 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Shasta, CA and Etna, CA.
1
Start on Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mill Street
2
Turn left onto Maple Street
327 ft
·
19 sec
·
Maple Street
3
Turn left onto A10
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Lake Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
5
Merge onto I 5
34 mi
·
37 min
·
Cascade Wonderland Highway
6
Take the exit onto 773
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
773
Toward CA 3: Yreka
7
Keep slight left at fork
102 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 5 Business
8
Turn left onto I 5 BUS; US 99 Hist
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Moonlit Oaks Avenue
9
Turn left onto CA 3
158 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Continue on CA 3
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Fort Jones Road
11
Continue on CA 3
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on CA 3
11 mi
·
15 min
·
N State Highway 3
13
Continue on Collier Way
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Collier Way
14
Turn right onto Pig Alley
394 ft
·
17 sec
·
Pig Alley
15
Arrive at destination
Pig Alley
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31 mi from Mount Shasta, CA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Mount Shasta, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Etna, CA
The final approach into Etna, 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
$14.25 one way
$28.50 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.68 | $29.37 |
| premium | $6.18 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 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 | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
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.
Destination
Etna, CA
Morning in Etna on Thursday
Local time
11:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
36°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
5 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 20m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mount Shasta, CA to Etna, CA covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cascade Wonderland Highway, Fort Jones Road, N State Highway 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31 miles from Mount Shasta, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.25 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (A10 / West Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 35 miles (773): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Mount Shasta, CA to Etna, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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