Yes, that's a darn near three hour drive
Not a problem though when it's dark out and the few others out there on the road are behaving themselves. That's why I typically get out for such trips on weekdays
I too am native of the Bay Area, except for the elk, there are lots of opportunities to get the kind of scenery shown there.
Scouting hunting grounds was on my agenda though and my interest is up for more of what I saw.

How's your neck of the woods treating you?

--Tinker