How far is it from Willow Creek, California to Mad River, California?

The distance from Willow Creek, California to Mad River, California is 97.1 mi. The total travel time is approximately 2 hours 33 minutes.

How long does it take to drive from Willow Creek, California to Mad River, California?

The driving time from Willow Creek, California to Mad River, California is approximately 2 hours 33 minutes. The total distance is 97.1 mi taking approximately 2 hours 33 minutes.

Distance from Willow Creek to Mad River

Driving Distance

97.1 mi • 156.2 km

Flying Distance

34.3 mi • 55.2 km

28 mph avg speed

South direction

2 hr 33 min travel time

Route Information

The driving distance from Willow Creek, California to Mad River, California is 97.1 mi (156.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 34.3 mi (55.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 33 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, substantial in a south direction. Average speeds around 28 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Place	Willow Creek
State/Province	California
Country	US
Latitude	40.939577
Longitude	-123.631441
GPS	40.939577° N, 123.631441° W
Local Time	9:45 AM
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

Place	Mad River
State/Province	California
Country	US
Latitude	40.451604
Longitude	-123.504295
GPS	40.451604° N, 123.504295° W
Local Time	9:45 AM
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from Willow Creek, California to Mad River, California covers 97.1 mi (156.2 km) in a south direction. This secondary roads, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 33 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (72.8-116.5 miles / 117-187 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 28 mph (45 km/h).

Available Routes

CA-299 E

97.1 mi 2 hours 33 minutes

Shortest

CA-299 W, US-101 S and CA-36 E

116.5 mi 2 hours 30 minutes

Fastest

S Fork Mountain Rd

72.8 mi 2 hours 43 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.