Gridley, CA Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Gridley, CA is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 462 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Gridley, CA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
567.2 mi
Chula Vista, CA
Quickest Drive
4h 31m
Fresno, CA
Plan Around Gridley, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Gridley, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Gridley, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Gridley, CA
Driving from Gridley, CA
The typical drive from Gridley, CA covers about 462 miles and takes around 8h 39m. 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 481 miles (8h 59m), while the shortest is just 440 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Gridley, CA most often head toward Irvine, CA (480.6 mi, 8h 59m), Anaheim, CA (465.9 mi, 8h 44m), and Los Angeles, CA (439.9 mi, 8h 13m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 462-mile drive from Gridley, CA, expect to burn about 18.2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. 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 3 mapped routes leaving Gridley, CA and 5 routes heading into Gridley, CA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 440 to 481 miles.
The longest mapped route from Gridley, CA covers 481 miles and takes approximately 8h 59m. Shorter options start at just 440 miles.
The average route from Gridley, CA runs about 462 miles with a drive time of roughly 8h 39m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Gridley, CA include Irvine, CA, Anaheim, CA and Los Angeles, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Gridley, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,372
Median Income
$57,860
Median Home Value
$297,700
Median Age
34.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Gridley, CA at a Glance
Founded
1905
Elevation
95 ft
Area
2 mi²
Notable People from Gridley, CA
A sampling of people born in Gridley, CA.
Isaac Austin
1969
American basketball player-coach
Winford Lee Lewis
1878–1943
American chemist (1878-1943)
City data from Wikidata (Q2709827), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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