Spring Break road trip

San Francisco to Willow Creek for Spring Break

Distance

320 mi

Driving

6 hrs + traffic

Halfway

Ukiah

The next Spring Break lands on Saturday, March 13, 2027. On US-101, CA-299 and CA-96, the heaviest traffic usually hits every Friday and Saturday from early March to mid-April. Midweek departures are far cheaper for rooms near beaches and parks.

Book the halfway night early

Ukiah sits about 129 miles from San Francisco and 191 miles from Willow Creek. Holiday weekends sell out the rooms near the highway first.

• Stays in Ukiah
• Stays in Willow Creek

Along the way

• Willow Creek China Flat Museum and Bigfoot statue
• Bigfoot Scenic Byway on CA-96
• Avenue of the Giants redwoods

Full drive guide for this route