Calipatria, CA Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Calipatria, CA is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 142-mile quick runs to 583-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Calipatria, CA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
583.3 mi
San Francisco, CA
Quickest Drive
2h 42m
San Diego, CA
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Trips from Calipatria, CA
Driving from Calipatria, CA
Expect an average of 339 miles and about 6h 28m behind the wheel when leaving Calipatria, CA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 583 miles (11h), while the shortest is just 142 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Calipatria, CA most often head toward San Francisco, CA (583.3 mi, 11h), Laguna, CA (576.2 mi, 10h 50m), Los Angeles, CA (203.8 mi, 3h 58m), Santa Ana, CA (189.8 mi, 3h 47m), and San Diego, CA (142.1 mi, 2h 42m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 339-mile drive from Calipatria, CA, expect to burn about 13.3 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. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Calipatria, CA and 0 routes heading into Calipatria, CA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 142 to 583 miles.
The longest mapped route from Calipatria, CA covers 583 miles and takes approximately 11h. Shorter options start at just 142 miles.
The average route from Calipatria, CA runs about 339 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Calipatria, CA include San Francisco, CA, Laguna, CA, Los Angeles, CA and Santa Ana, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Calipatria, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,549
Median Income
$52,672
Median Home Value
$172,900
Median Age
34.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Calipatria, CA at a Glance
Founded
1919
Elevation
-164 ft
Area
4 mi²
Sister Cities
City data from Wikidata (Q931778), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Calipatria, CA
Calipatria in California is the lowest city in the western hemisphere.
It is home to the Calipatria State Prison.
The famous Salton Sea is only 10 minutes from Calipatria, and the Sonny Bono Wildlife Refuge offers plenty of chances for seeing migrating birds of all species during their winged migrations. Glamis Sand Dunes and Wister Hunting Area are also minutes away.
Del Rio Country Club, which hosts the Elmer Sears Classic, is a top-notch golf course amazingly landscaped for a challenging day on the links.
Calipatria Inn and Suites, 700 N Sorensen Ave, ☏ +1-760-348-7348, toll-free: +1-800-830-1113, fax: +1-760-348-7790, [email protected]. Situated just minutes away from the Sonny Bono Wildlife Refuge and Salton Sea, our Imperial Valley hotel offers unique, comfortable Southern California lodgings that are also pet friendly.
Travel tips adapted from Calipatria 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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