Ukiah, CA Road Trips
Ukiah, CA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 257 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Ukiah, CA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
539.1 mi
Riverside, CA
Quickest Drive
2h 25m
Oakland, CA
Plan Around Ukiah, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Ukiah, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Ukiah, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Ukiah, CA
Driving from Ukiah, CA
Expect an average of 257 miles and about 5h 2m behind the wheel when leaving Ukiah, CA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 539 miles (10h 15m), while the shortest is just 115 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Ukiah, CA are Riverside, CA (539.1 mi, 10h 15m), Oakland, CA (118.3 mi, 2h 25m), and San Francisco, CA (115 mi, 2h 26m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 257-mile drive from Ukiah, CA, expect to burn about 10.1 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Ukiah, CA and 2 routes heading into Ukiah, CA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 115 to 539 miles.
The longest mapped route from Ukiah, CA covers 539 miles and takes approximately 10h 15m. Shorter options start at just 115 miles.
The average route from Ukiah, CA runs about 257 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 2m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Ukiah, CA include Riverside, CA, Oakland, CA and San Francisco, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Ukiah, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
16,419
Median Income
$67,122
Median Home Value
$448,100
Median Age
39.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Ukiah, CA
Ukiah is a city in the North Coast of California. Just as picturesque as its coastal brethren, Ukiah is in a valley surrounded by beautiful rolling hills or small mountains. It's a good base for exploring Mendocino County, and hosts a variety of small unusual shops and restaurants.
The Ukiah area is historically a source of lumber and wine grapes. It is the Mendocino County seat, and is the working center of the county.
1 City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, 4951 Bodhi Way, ☏ +1 707 462-0939. The largest Buddhist temple in the Western Hemisphere with approximately 80 acres of developed land and over 400 acres of total space. Influenced by Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture. Built into the campus of the former Mendocino State Asylum for the Insane, after the closure of asylum during Reagan's deinstitutionalization campaign in the early 1970s. The Dharma Realm Buddhist Association bought the site in 1974, and has built their community there ever since. Hosts a vegan restaurant supplied by an on site organic farm, and schools from kindergarten to Dharma Realm Buddhist University. A must see. Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House, 431 Main Street, ☏ +1 707-467-2836. W-Sa 10AM-4:30PM Su noon-4:30PM. A museum built around the collection of early-20th-century painter Grace Hudson's portraits of native Californians, and the collections of her ethnologist husband, John W. Hudson. Contains rotating exhibitions focused on Native American issues. The Sun House, the former residence of the Hudsons, is also on the property, and is available to be toured with a docent. $7, free admission first Fridays, and for Native Americans and standing military personnel with ID. (updated Feb 2026)
1 Vichy Springs Resort, 2605 Vichy Springs Road, ☏ +1 707-462-9515, [email protected]. Hot springs. $35 per person for up to two hours; more for all day, overnight stays at the inn, or add-ons.
Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op, 721 S State Street. (updated Jan 2026) 1 The Alley Grill, 1245 Airport Park Blvd, ☏ +1 707-462-2110. (updated Jan 2026) 2 Super Taco, 506 E Perkins St, ☏ +1 707-462-5979. (updated Jan 2026) 3 Stan's Maple Cafe, 295 S State St, ☏ +1 707-462-5221. (updated Jan 2026)
Mariposa Institute, 3801 Low Gap Rd, (707) 462-1016 1 Holiday Inn Express, 1270 Airport Park Blvd, ☏ +1 707-462-1514, toll-free: +1-888-894-9903. (updated Jan 2026) 2 Days Inn, 950 N State St, ☏ +1 707-462-7584. (updated Jan 2026) Fairfield Inn & Suites, 1140 Airport Park Blvd, ☏ +1 707-463-3600. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Ukiah, 1720 North State St, ☏ +1 707-462-5745. 3 Motel 6 (Downtown Ukiah), 1208 South State St, ☏ +1 707-468-5404. (updated Jan 2026) 4 Motel 6 (North Ukiah), 1340 N State St, ☏ +1 707-213-4925. (updated Jan 2026) 5 Hampton Inn, 1160 Airport Park Blvd, ☏ +1 707-462-6555. (updated Jan 2026)
Bus service is offered by Greyhound, Mendocino Transit Authority, and Lake Transit.
MTA routes 7, 9, and 20 provide bus service around Ukiah. Ukiah already has several miles of the future Great Redwood Trail.
Travel tips adapted from Ukiah on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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