Origin
Ukiah, CA
Morning in Ukiah on Saturday
Local time
7:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ukiah, CA to Point Arena, 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
50.3 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ukiah, CA
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Point Arena, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ukiah, CA to Point Arena, CA covers 50.3 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 $11.56 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: 50.3 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%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 50.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Perkins Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Perkins Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles (CA 253; US 101 Business / South State Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
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East Perkins Street
Turn left onto East Perkins Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward CA 253 West: Boonville, Ukiah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CA 253 West: Boonville, Ukiah
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CA 253; US 101 Business / South State Street
Turn left onto CA 253; US 101 Business / South State Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CA 253 / Boonville Road
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 253 / Boonville Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
30.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
510 / Mountain View Road
At end of road, turn right onto 510 / Mountain View Road
Navigation decision point
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 |
| Redwood Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| CA 128 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Perkins Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| School Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mountain View Road
— 24.2 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ukiah, CA and Point Arena, CA.
1
Start on US 101 Business
57 ft
·
8 sec
·
North State Street
2
Turn left onto East Perkins Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Perkins Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
4
Merge onto US 101
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Redwood Highway
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward CA 253 West: Boonville, Ukiah
6
Turn left onto CA 253; US 101 Business
486 ft
·
10 sec
·
South State Street
7
Turn right onto CA 253
7.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Boonville Road
8
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 253
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Boonville Road
9
Continue on CA 253
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Boonville Ukiah Road
10
Turn right onto CA 128
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 128
11
Turn left onto 510
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Mountain View Road
12
Continue on 510
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Mountain View Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto 510
16 mi
·
27 min
·
Mountain View Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto CA 1
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Shoreline Highway
15
Continue on CA 1
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
School Street
16
Continue on CA 1
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn right onto Port Road
179 ft
·
7 sec
·
Port Road
18
Arrive at destination
Port Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.2 mi from Ukiah, CA · 39m 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Ukiah, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Point Arena, CA
The final approach into Point Arena, 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
$11.56 one way
$23.12 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $11.91 | $23.83 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.11 | $22.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Point Arena, CA
Morning in Point Arena on Saturday
Local time
7:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Boonville, CA
25 mi in
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 warmer 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 Ukiah, CA to Point Arena, CA covers 50.3 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 25.2 miles from Ukiah, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.56 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Perkins Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles (CA 253; US 101 Business / South State Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ukiah, CA to Point Arena, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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