Directions and Mileage



     
    How to Get to Downieville


From Truckee take Hwy 89 North to Hwy 49.

From Reno take I-80 west to Truckee then Hwy 89 north to Hwy 49, or alternatively, take Hwy 395 north to Hwy 70 west to Hwy 49 south.  

From the Bay Area or Sacramento, take I-80 east to Auburn then Hwy 49 north through Grass Valley.
Highways 49 & 89 are open all year even when interstates are closed due to snow conditions. During fall, winter and spring call Caltrans at 1-800-427-7623 for current road conditions.

A word of caution if you've never been to Downieville --don't rely completely on technology or GPS for directions!  Stay on the main highways and don't take shortcuts!  (Henness Pass Rd. is NOT a main road into Downieville)


Mileage chart

Reno to Downieville................................. 91
(Hwy 395, Hwy 70, Hwy 49)


Sacramento to Downieville...................... 99
(I-80, Hwy 49)


Nevada City to Downieville...................... 44
(Hwy 49)


Loyalton to Downieville............................ 49
(Hwy 49)


Truckee to Downieville............................ 51
(Hwy 89, Hwy 49)


San Francisco to Downieville................... 214
(I-80, Hwy 49)