I would take I 5 north to Williams, then take hwy 20 over to clear lake and then continue on Hwy 20 to hwy 101. then north on Hwy 101 to crescent city. Easy drive. This is my preferred route and I fuel up in Willits at Safeway, corner of Hwy 101 and Hwy 20.
Othertonka
2004 Southwind 32VS 8.1 Workhorse chassis
2002 CRV Toad
U. S. Gear Unified brake system
Retired Fire Captain, SFD