Where to stop

Best places to stop between San Francisco and Willow Creek

The US-101, CA-299 and CA-96 drive runs about 320 miles and 6 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 129 of 320

   1. Ukiah, CA

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 191 miles left to Willow Creek.

   Hotels in UkiahWhere to stay in Ukiah

2. Mile 284 of 320

   2. Eureka, CA

   The last big stop before Willow Creek, 36 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in EurekaWhere to stay in Eureka

Sights worth the detour

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

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost