Major Airports

 

Here are the closest major airports in Northern California. It’s pretty much the same time to get here from any of them, depending on traffic conditions.

Airport Distance Driving Directions
San Francisco
Airport
168 miles;
4 1/2 hours
Head immediately north and west on I-380 for a few miles, then go north on I-280. When I-280 turns into 19th Avenue, continue through the City and Golden Gate Park to the Golden Gate Bridge and Highway 101. Go north on Highway 101 for 81 miles to Cloverdale. Head west on Highway 128 for 55 miles to Highway 1, then go north for 10 miles to Mendocino.
Oakland Airport 168 miles;
4 1/2 hours
From the Airport, take Hegenberger Road east to I-880. Go north on I-880 until I-580, then head across the Bay on the Richmond Bridge until you reach Highway 101. Head north for 61 miles to Cloverdale. Head west on Highway 128 for 55 miles to Highway 1, then go north for 10 miles to Mendocino.
Sacramento
Airport
196 miles;
4 1/2 hours
Head north on I-5 for 58 miles to Williams. Head west on Highway 20 for 79 miles to Ukiah, then head north on Highway 101 for 15 miles to Willits. Head west on Highway 20 for 35 miles to Fort Bragg, then head south on Highway 1 for 9 miles.