Origin
Point Arena, CA
Morning in Point Arena on Saturday
Local time
7:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Point Arena, CA to Ukiah, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 36m
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.
Point Arena, CA
Mr. Location Scout
Ukiah, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Point Arena, CA to Ukiah, CA covers 49.6 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 Mountain View Road, Boonville Road, Boonville Ukiah Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.2 miles on Mountain View Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.49 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: 49.6 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 (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 49.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mountain View Road is the longest continuous segment at about 24.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,199 ft
31 ft
Total Climb
4,024 ft
Total Descent
3,505 ft
Highest Point
2,199 ft
~39 mi in
Elevation Range
2,169 ft
Notable High Points
2,199 ft at ~39 miles
+548 ft prominence
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 early in the drive near CA 1 / Main 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 23m 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: near the start (CA 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.6 miles (510 / Mountain View Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.4 miles (CA 128): Navigation decision point.
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 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CA 1 / Main Street
Turn left onto CA 1 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
26.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
510 / Mountain View Road
At end of road, turn left onto 510 / Mountain View Road
Navigation decision point
4
28.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
CA 128
At end of road, turn right onto CA 128
Navigation decision point
4
46.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
CA 253; US 101 Business / South State Street
At end of road, turn left onto CA 253; US 101 Business / South State Street
Navigation decision point
4
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
US 101 Business / South State Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 101 Business / South State Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Road | 24.2 mi | 42m |
| Boonville Road | 9.8 mi | 17m |
| Boonville Ukiah Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| Shoreline Highway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| South State Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| CA 128 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| School Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mountain View Road
— 24.2 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Arena, CA and Ukiah, CA.
1
Start on Port Road
179 ft
·
13 sec
·
Port Road
2
Turn left onto CA 1
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto CA 1
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
School Street
4
Continue on CA 1
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Shoreline Highway
5
Turn right onto 510
16 mi
·
27 min
·
Mountain View Road
6
Continue on 510
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Mountain View Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto 510
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Mountain View Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto CA 128
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 128
9
Turn left onto CA 253
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Boonville Ukiah Road
10
Continue on CA 253
9.8 mi
·
17 min
·
Boonville Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto CA 253; US 101 Business
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South State Street
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 101 Business
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South State Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 101 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.8 mi from Point Arena, CA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 49.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Point Arena, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ukiah, CA
The final approach into Ukiah, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ukiah, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.49 one way
$22.97 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $11.85 | $23.69 |
| premium | $6.24 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Ukiah, CA
Morning in Ukiah on Saturday
Local time
7:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
8 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
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 Point Arena, CA to Ukiah, CA covers 49.6 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 Mountain View Road, Boonville Road, Boonville Ukiah Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.8 miles from Point Arena, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.49 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 23m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CA 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.6 miles (510 / Mountain View Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.4 miles (CA 128): Navigation decision point.
The route from Point Arena, CA to Ukiah, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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