Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weed, CA
Cannafornia
Macdoel, CA
Stephen Leonardi
This 40.2-mile drive from Weed, CA to Macdoel, CA takes approximately 46 minutes and is best suited as a single-day trip. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $9. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, with North Weed Boulevard, Mount Pitt Road, and Alvarado Street forming the backbone of your route. Given its short duration and local road profile, this trip offers flexibility for departure times and allows for spontaneous stops. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you won't be crossing major geographical divides. It's a straightforward, quick connection between two Northern California towns.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Weed Boulevard | 40 mi | 45m |
| Mount Pitt Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Alvarado Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Eureka Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Juniper Knoll Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Weed, CA and Macdoel, CA.
Start on Eureka Way
Turn right onto I 5 BUS; US 97; US 99 Hist
Turn right onto Juniper Knoll Road
Turn right onto Mount Pitt Road
Turn left onto Alvarado Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Weed, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto I 5 BUS; US 97; US 99 Hist / North Weed Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Juniper Knoll Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Mount Pitt Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Alvarado Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$9.44 one way
$18.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.18 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
| premium | $6.30 | $9.97 | $19.93 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $8.47 | $16.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Weed on Wednesday
Local time
12:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 2 at 9:49PM PDT until June 3 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Destination
Afternoon in Macdoel on Wednesday
Local time
12:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 2 at 9:49PM PDT until June 3 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
50°F
Black Butte, CA
20 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with zero highway miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 40 miles on North Weed Boulevard, meaning you'll be engaged with steering for most of the journey. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more intimate experience with the local landscape. The roads will likely follow the contours of the terrain, requiring your attention as you navigate turns and changes in the road surface. It's a drive that keeps you connected to the immediate surroundings.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Weed, CA to Macdoel, CA is easy. At 46m with 0% 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 40 miles (Juniper Knoll Road): Navigation decision point; at 40 miles (Mount Pitt Road): Navigation decision point.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
1,751 ft
Total Descent
908 ft
Highest Point
5,069 ft
~20.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,643 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1961
Weed is a city of 2,700 people (2019) in Siskiyou County in the Shasta Cascades region of California, at the western foot of Mount Shasta.
Macdoel is a town in Siskiyou County in California. To get there from Weed, turn on US-97 N until you reach it. It is nearby Meiss Lake, and has an elementary school. Potato manufacturing is big here.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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