Banning, CA Road Trips
Banning, CA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 75 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Banning, CA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
463.3 mi
San Francisco, CA
Quickest Drive
43m
Riverside, CA
Plan Around Banning, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Banning, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Banning, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Banning, CA
Driving from Banning, CA
Expect an average of 75 miles and about 1h 32m behind the wheel when leaving Banning, CA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 101 miles (2h 4m), while the shortest is just 34 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Banning, CA are San Diego, CA (100.6 mi, 2h 4m), Long Beach, CA (87.7 mi, 1h 52m), Los Angeles, CA (84.3 mi, 1h 37m), Anaheim, CA (67.9 mi, 1h 24m), and Riverside, CA (33.8 mi, 43m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 75-mile drive from Banning, CA, expect to burn about 3 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Banning, CA and 3 routes heading into Banning, CA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 34 to 101 miles.
The longest mapped route from Banning, CA covers 101 miles and takes approximately 2h 4m. Shorter options start at just 34 miles.
The average route from Banning, CA runs about 75 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Banning, CA include San Diego, CA, Long Beach, CA, Los Angeles, CA and Anaheim, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Banning, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
30,680
Median Income
$57,699
Median Home Value
$322,900
Median Age
43.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Banning, CA at a Glance
Founded
1913
Elevation
2,349 ft
Area
23 mi²
Notable People from Banning, CA
A sampling of people born in Banning, CA.
Britney Amber
1986
American pornographic actress
Patricia Nelson Limerick
1951
American historian
John Moffet
1964
American swimmer, Olympic athlete, former world record-holder
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Banning, CA.
Gilman Ranch
historic ranch, and stagecoach station in Banning, Riverside County, California.
City data from Wikidata (Q806903), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Banning, CA
Banning is a city in Riverside County in Southern California.
1 Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum, 1901 W Wilson St, ☏ +1 951-922-9200. (updated Jan 2018)
1 Days Inn Banning Casino/Outlet Mall, 2320 W. Ramsey St, ☏ +1 951 849-0092. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. Amenities include free continental breakfast, free USA today, free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, and pet-friendly rooms. (updated May 2016)
Travel tips adapted from Banning on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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