Origin
Weed, CA
Afternoon in Weed on Thursday
Local time
2:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weed, CA to Etna, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
52.6 mi
85 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weed, CA
Cannafornia
Etna, CA
pierre matile
Trip Overview
The drive from Weed, CA to Etna, CA covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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 24.8 miles on Cascade Wonderland Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 52.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 52.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 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 24.8 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 early in the drive near I 5 BUS; US 97; US 99 Hist / North Weed Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 7 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 (I 5 BUS; US 97; US 99 Hist / North Weed Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 25.7 miles (773): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 25.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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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I 5 BUS; US 97; US 99 Hist / North Weed Boulevard
Turn right onto I 5 BUS; US 97; US 99 Hist / North Weed Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
25.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
773
Take the exit onto 773 toward CA 3: Yreka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CA 3: Yreka
6
25.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 5 Business
4
25.9 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
4
26 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CA 3 / South Main Street
Turn left onto CA 3 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cascade Wonderland Highway | 24.8 mi | 26m |
| Fort Jones Road | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| N State Highway 3 | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Weed Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Collier Way | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 773 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Moonlit Oaks Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cascade Wonderland Highway
— 24.8 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weed, CA and Etna, CA.
1
Start on Eureka Way
154 ft
·
8 sec
·
Eureka Way
2
Turn right onto I 5 BUS; US 97; US 99 Hist
393 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Weed Boulevard
3
Continue on I 5 BUS; CA 265; US 99 Hist
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Weed Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
5
Merge onto I 5
25 mi
·
26 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 26.3 mi from Weed, CA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Weed, 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
$12.09 one way
$24.18 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.37 |
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
Etna, CA
Afternoon in Etna on Thursday
Local time
2:14 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 9m 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 Weed, CA to Etna, CA covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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 26.3 miles from Weed, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.09 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 9m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 5 BUS; US 97; US 99 Hist / North Weed Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 25.7 miles (773): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 25.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Weed, CA to Etna, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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