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Fillmore, CA Road Trips

Fillmore, CA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 317 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Fillmore, CA spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Ventura County, California, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

6

Longest Drive

365.5 mi

San Francisco, CA

Quickest Drive

3h 48m

Fresno, CA

Plan Around Fillmore, CA

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Trips from Fillmore, CA

Driving from Fillmore, CA

The typical drive from Fillmore, CA covers about 317 miles and takes around 5h 56m. 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 366 miles (6h 49m), while the shortest is just 202 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Fillmore, CA are San Francisco, CA (365.5 mi, 6h 49m), Oakland, CA (353.9 mi, 6h 33m), Fremont, CA (338.8 mi, 6h 24m), San Jose, CA (323.7 mi, 6h 7m), and Fresno, CA (202.4 mi, 3h 48m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 317-mile drive from Fillmore, CA, expect to burn about 12.5 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 5 mapped routes leaving Fillmore, CA and 1 routes heading into Fillmore, CA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 202 to 366 miles.

The longest mapped route from Fillmore, CA covers 366 miles and takes approximately 6h 49m. Shorter options start at just 202 miles.

The average route from Fillmore, CA runs about 317 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Fillmore, CA include San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA, Fremont, CA and San Jose, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Fillmore, CA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

16,665

Median Income

$90,343

Median Home Value

$567,500

Median Age

36.0

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Fillmore, CA at a Glance

Founded

1914

Elevation

1,496 ft

Area

3 mi²

Notable People from Fillmore, CA

A sampling of people born in Fillmore, CA.

Karma Rx

Karma Rx

1993

American pornographic actress

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Fillmore, CA.

Bardsdale United Methodist Church

Bardsdale United Methodist Church

church building in Fillmore, United States of America

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Fillmore and Western Railway

Fillmore and Western Railway

heritage railroad in Ventura County, California, USA

City data from Wikidata (Q985346), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Fillmore, CA

Fillmore is a small town in Ventura County in California. It is primarily an agricultural area, although it does have a historic downtown that dates back to the late 1800s when the Southern Pacific railroad built a line through the town.

Fillmore, with a population of some 16,000, sits at the foot of Topatopa Mountains in the Santa Clara River Valley. It was founded in 1887 upon the arrival of the Southern Pacific Rail line and the city voted to incorporate in 1914. Much of the historic center, which had been used in numerous Hollywood films, was rebuilt after the 1994 Northridge earthquake. Fillmore is within a historic agricultural and tree-farming belt and is famous for its many orange groves.

1 Best Western La Posada Motel, 827 Ventura St, ☏ +1 805 524-0440, fax: +1 805 524-1463. $100. (updated Oct 2015)

Travel tips adapted from Fillmore (California) 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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