Coalinga, CA Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Coalinga, CA is a local road trip base with 11 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 34-mile quick runs to 328-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Coalinga, CA spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
Photo: Jorge Urosa
Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
327.9 mi
Chula Vista, CA
Quickest Drive
54m
Cantua Creek, CA
Plan Around Coalinga, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Coalinga, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Coalinga, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Coalinga, CA
Coalinga, CA to Chula Vista, CA
Coalinga, CA to San Diego, CA
Coalinga, CA to Irvine, CA
Coalinga, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Coalinga, CA to Laguna, CA
Coalinga, CA to San Jose, CA
Coalinga, CA to Miramonte, CA
Coalinga, CA to Fresno, CA
Coalinga, CA to Cantua Creek, CA
Driving from Coalinga, CA
Expect an average of 183 miles and about 3h 37m behind the wheel when leaving Coalinga, CA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 328 miles (6h 22m), while the shortest is just 34 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Coalinga, CA most often head toward Chula Vista, CA (327.9 mi, 6h 22m), San Diego, CA (320.8 mi, 6h 13m), Irvine, CA (240.5 mi, 4h 35m), Los Angeles, CA (199.7 mi, 3h 50m), and Laguna, CA (186.9 mi, 3h 31m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 183-mile drive from Coalinga, CA, expect to burn about 7.2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 mapped routes leaving Coalinga, CA and 2 routes heading into Coalinga, CA, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 34 to 328 miles.
The longest mapped route from Coalinga, CA covers 328 miles and takes approximately 6h 22m. Shorter options start at just 34 miles.
The average route from Coalinga, CA runs about 183 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 37m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Coalinga, CA include Chula Vista, CA, San Diego, CA, Irvine, CA and Los Angeles, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Coalinga, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
17,352
Median Income
$78,014
Median Home Value
$254,600
Median Age
36.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Coalinga, CA
A sampling of people born in Coalinga, CA.
Jo Stafford
1917–2008
American singer (1917–2008)
Hal Finney
1956–2014
American software developer (1956-2014)
Bill Jones
1949
American politician
City data from Wikidata (Q985263), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Coalinga, CA
Coalinga is a city in Fresno County in California's San Joaquin Valley. Most visitors to the area are travelers on Interstate 5 who make a stop at Harris Ranch, a business area that actually lies 13 miles northeast of the town.
1 Harris Ranch, 24505 W Dorris Ave, ☏ +1 559 935-0717, toll-free: +1-800-942-2333. 6AM-10PM daily. Just off Interstate 5 is the Harris Ranch steakhouse. A worthwhile stop on the drive between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, the steaks are exceptional. (updated May 2015)
1 Best Western Big Country Inn, 25020 W Dorris Ave, ☏ +1 559 935-0866, fax: +1 559 935-0644. $104. 2 Motel 6 Coalinga East, 25008 W Dorris Ave, ☏ +1 559 935-1536, fax: +1 559 934-0814. $46.
Interstate 5 bypasses Coalinga. State Routes 33 and 198 meet here and are merged for about 9 miles to the north. It is roughly halfway between Los Angeles and Sacramento/San Francisco, about 200 miles from all three cities. 1 Harris Ranch Airport is an airstrip for brave pilots - the strip is only 30 feet wide, with crosswinds. Another general aviation airport in the area is the 2 New Coalinga Municipal Airport.
Travel tips adapted from Coalinga 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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