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Fall Road Trips in California

Routes

30

Avg Distance

715 mi

Avg Drive

13h 32m

Destinations

14

Fall is arguably the best driving season in California. Cooler air, changing foliage, and fewer crowds along 30 routes averaging 715 miles.

Planning Tips

Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
California routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in California that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 715 miles).

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Fall Routes

Los Angeles, CA → San Antonio, TX

1353.9 mi 22h 57m Score: 8/10

McKinleyville, CA → San Diego, CA

804.2 mi 15h 8m Score: 6/10

San Diego, CA → Willow Creek, CA

763.6 mi 14h 16m Score: 7/10

Crescent City, CA → Los Angeles, CA

755.3 mi 14h 14m Score: 7/10

Fortuna, CA → Chula Vista, CA

754.9 mi 14h 35m Score: 8/10

Hydesville, CA → San Diego, CA

746.9 mi 14h 24m Score: 8/10

McKinleyville, CA → San Bernardino, CA

736.2 mi 13h 45m Score: 7/10

McCloud, CA → San Diego, CA

731.2 mi 13h 37m Score: 7/10

Alturas, CA → San Diego, CA

726.6 mi 14h 31m Score: 8/10

Mount Shasta, CA → San Diego, CA

723.1 mi 13h 28m Score: 6/10

Weaverville, CA → San Diego, CA

708.3 mi 13h 11m Score: 6/10

Redway, CA → San Diego, CA

700.6 mi 13h 32m Score: 7/10

Fontana, CA → Arcata, CA

696.7 mi 13h 28m Score: 8/10

Irvine, CA → Arcata, CA

695.1 mi 13h 25m Score: 8/10

Los Angeles, CA → McKinleyville, CA

683.6 mi 12h 45m Score: 7/10

Myrtletown, CA → Santa Ana, CA

677.6 mi 13h 5m Score: 8/10

Redding, CA → Chula Vista, CA

672 mi 12h 28m Score: 6/10

Eureka, CA → Anaheim, CA

669.9 mi 12h 55m Score: 8/10

Anaheim, CA → Willow Creek, CA

669.1 mi 12h 25m Score: 7/10

Willow Creek, CA → Anaheim, CA

668.9 mi 12h 25m Score: 7/10

Fortuna, CA → Irvine, CA

667.5 mi 12h 48m Score: 8/10

Long Beach, CA → Willow Creek, CA

667.1 mi 12h 23m Score: 7/10

Palo Cedro, CA → San Diego, CA

662.5 mi 12h 23m Score: 6/10

Anaheim, CA → Alturas, CA

657.6 mi 13h 18m Score: 8/10

Laytonville, CA → San Diego, CA

653.3 mi 12h 28m Score: 7/10

Chula Vista, CA → Susanville, CA

646.3 mi 13h Score: 8/10

Cutten, CA → Los Angeles, CA

644.2 mi 12h 25m Score: 8/10

Eureka, CA → Los Angeles, CA

643.9 mi 12h 24m Score: 8/10

Los Angeles, CA → Willow Creek, CA

643.4 mi 11h 55m Score: 7/10

Los Angeles, CA → Humboldt Hill, CA

640.1 mi 12h 22m Score: 8/10

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