Origin
Weed, CA
Afternoon in Weed on Thursday
Local time
4:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weed, CA to Tulelake, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
76.9 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weed, CA
Cannafornia
Tulelake, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Weed, CA to Tulelake, CA covers 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Weed Boulevard, State Line Road, Lava Beds Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.1 miles on North Weed Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.4 miles from Weed, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 76.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 76.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Weed Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 50.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 5 BUS; US 97; US 99 Hist / North Weed Boulevard.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Weed, CA to Tulelake, CA is easy. At 1h 40m with 4% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 50.5 miles (US 97 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.8 miles (US 97 / East 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~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
50.5 mi into trip
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~57m in
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US 97 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 97 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
50.8 mi into trip
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~57m in
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US 97 / East 1st Street
Turn right onto US 97 / East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
76.6 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
76.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
|
C Street
Turn right onto C Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Weed Boulevard | 50.1 mi | 56m |
| State Line Road | 19.3 mi | 33m |
| Lava Beds Highway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| United States Highway 97 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| South Butte Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Weed Boulevard
— 50.1 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weed, CA and Tulelake, CA.
1
Start on Eureka Way
154 ft
·
8 sec
·
Eureka Way
2
Turn right onto I 5 BUS; US 97; US 99 Hist
50 mi
·
56 min
·
North Weed Boulevard
3
Continue on US 97
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Butte Street
4
Continue on US 97
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Butte Street
5
Continue on US 97
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West 4th Street
6
Turn left onto US 97
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Main Street
7
Turn right onto US 97
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
East 1st Street
8
Continue on US 97
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
United States Highway 97
9
Turn right onto CA 161
19 mi
·
33 min
·
State Line Road
10
Turn right onto CA 139
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lava Beds Highway
11
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
12
Continue on Main Street
443 ft
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto C Street
204 ft
·
9 sec
·
C Street
14
Arrive at destination
C Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.4 miles from Weed, CA, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulelake, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Weed, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Weed, CA
This is one driving day of about 76.9 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Weed, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Weed Boulevard for about 50.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.4 mi from Weed, CA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Weed, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tulelake, CA
The final approach into Tulelake, 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
$17.67 one way
$35.35 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $18.21 | $36.43 |
| premium | $6.18 | $18.70 | $37.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.98 | $33.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.07 | $3.69 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.77 | $4.92 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Tulelake, CA
Afternoon in Tulelake on Thursday
Local time
4:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°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
18 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 40m 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 Tulelake, CA covers 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Weed Boulevard, State Line Road, Lava Beds Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.4 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 $17.67 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 Weed, CA to Tulelake, CA is easy. At 1h 40m with 4% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 5 BUS; US 97; US 99 Hist / North Weed Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 50.5 miles (US 97 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.8 miles (US 97 / East 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Weed, CA to Tulelake, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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