Delano, CA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Delano, CA have 9 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 78-mile quick runs to 270-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Delano, CA spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
269.6 mi
Chula Vista, CA
Quickest Drive
1h 25m
Fresno, CA
Plan Around Delano, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Delano, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Delano, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Delano, CA
Delano, CA to Chula Vista, CA
Delano, CA to San Diego, CA
Delano, CA to San Francisco, CA
Delano, CA to Oakland, CA
Delano, CA to Sacramento, CA
Delano, CA to Laguna, CA
Delano, CA to San Jose, CA
Delano, CA to Fontana, CA
Delano, CA to Fresno, CA
Driving from Delano, CA
On average, trips departing from Delano, CA run 224 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 17m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 270 miles (5h 15m), while the shortest is just 78 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Delano, CA include Chula Vista, CA (269.6 mi, 5h 15m), San Diego, CA (262.5 mi, 5h 6m), San Francisco, CA (262.2 mi, 5h 1m), Oakland, CA (250.6 mi, 4h 46m), and Sacramento, CA (244.9 mi, 4h 39m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 224-mile drive from Delano, CA, expect to burn about 8.8 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 Delano, CA and 1 routes heading into Delano, CA, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 78 to 270 miles.
The longest mapped route from Delano, CA covers 270 miles and takes approximately 5h 15m. Shorter options start at just 78 miles.
The average route from Delano, CA runs about 224 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Delano, CA include Chula Vista, CA, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA and Oakland, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Delano, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
50,835
Median Income
$61,817
Median Home Value
$270,300
Median Age
33.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Delano, CA
Delano is a city in Kern County in the San Joaquin Valley of California.
1 The Forty Acres. The Forty Acres, a Federally landmarked complex which includes a Mission-style union hall, a clinic and a retirement village, was the first headquarters of the United Farm Workers, which was led by Cesar Chavez and did groundbreaking work that helped to improve the working conditions of the laborers in California's numerous fields.
Delano Golf Course, 104 S Lexington St., ☏ +1 661 725-7527. 9-hole, par 32 golf course with a driving range. $18 to $20.
New China Restaurant, 1021 Cecil Ave., ☏ +1 661 725-2602. Daily 11AM-8:30PM. Chinese food. You can get your sticky orange chicken here. El Charro Mexican Food, 1131 Main St., ☏ +1 661 725-2866. La Perla Tapatia, 1230 High St., ☏ +1 661 725-4121. Taqueria Tampico, 725 Main St., ☏ +1 661 725-9474. L R's Pizza, 707 High St., ☏ +1 661 725-7131. Tony's Pizza Parlor, 1806 Cecil Ave., ☏ +1 661 725-6678.
Carlo's Place, 710 High St, ☏ +1 661 725-1398.
Best Western Liberty Inn, 14394 County Line Rd, ☏ +1 661 725-0976, fax: +1 661 725-6743. Holiday Inn Express, 2222 Girard St., ☏ +1 661 725-7272, fax: +1 661 725-6300. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. No pets. Outdoor pool. $80-$116. Rodeway Inn, 2211 Girard St., ☏ +1 661 725-1022, fax: +1 661 725-1104. Check-in: 1PM, check-out: 11AM. AAA Rated 2 diamonds. Pets accepted. Free wireless high-speed Internet access in all rooms. Free continental breakfast, free USA Today, free local calls and a seasonal outdoor pool $64.96-$95.99. Motel 6, 405 Cecil Ave., ☏ +1 661-778-0930.
California State Route 99 bisects the city. SR-99 can be used to reach Delano from Fresno to the north and Bakersfield to the south. The nearest commercial airports are in Bakersfield and Fresno. Delano Municipal Airport is a public general aviation airport. AV gas is available and hangers or tiedowns can be rented. +1 661 721-2602.
Delano Area Rapid Transit (DART) is the local bus system. Three lines run from 6:30AM-5:30PM M-F and from 9AM-4:40PM on Saturdays and select holidays. +1 661 721-3333. Delano is also served by both Kern Regional Transit (1-800-560-1733) and Tulare County Transit (1-800-431-9711).
Dial 911 toll free from any phone for emergency service. Note that dialing 911 from a cell phone will connect you with the California Highway Patrol, not the local emergency dispatcher. Delano is near two California State Prisons. Do not pick up any hitchhikers in the area! Fire and emergency medical service in Delano is provided by the Kern County Fire Department. There are two fire stations in Delano. Fire Station #34 - 1001 Twelfth Ave. +1 661 725-1000 Fire Station #37 - 132 West Eleventh Ave. +1 661 725-2222 Law enforcement in Delano is provided by the Delano Police Department. 1022 12th Ave. +1 661 721-3377. Fax: +1 661 725-0631. Delano Regional Medical Center, 1401 Garces Highway, ☏ +1 661 725-4800. 7 days/24 Hours. Delano RMC has a 24 hour a day emergency room that can handle minor medical needs. In cases where major medical intervention is needed, DRMC can stabilize and transport patients to Fresno.
Travel tips adapted from Delano 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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