Guadalupe, CA Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 0 heading in, Guadalupe, CA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 131-mile quick runs to 309-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Guadalupe, CA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
308.6 mi
Laguna, CA
Quickest Drive
2h 48m
Bakersfield, CA
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Trips from Guadalupe, CA
Driving from Guadalupe, CA
Expect an average of 222 miles and about 4h 32m behind the wheel when leaving Guadalupe, CA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 309 miles (6h), while the shortest is just 131 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Guadalupe, CA most often head toward Laguna, CA (308.6 mi, 6h), San Diego, CA (288.1 mi, 5h 49m), Riverside, CA (218.5 mi, 4h 34m), Los Angeles, CA (165.2 mi, 3h 27m), and Bakersfield, CA (130.6 mi, 2h 48m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 222-mile drive from Guadalupe, CA, expect to burn about 8.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Guadalupe, CA and 0 routes heading into Guadalupe, CA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 131 to 309 miles.
The longest mapped route from Guadalupe, CA covers 309 miles and takes approximately 6h. Shorter options start at just 131 miles.
The average route from Guadalupe, CA runs about 222 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Guadalupe, CA include Laguna, CA, San Diego, CA, Riverside, CA and Los Angeles, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Guadalupe, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,422
Median Income
$71,048
Median Home Value
$452,100
Median Age
28.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Guadalupe, CA at a Glance
Elevation
279 ft
Area
1 mi²
Sister Cities
City data from Wikidata (Q24335), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Guadalupe, CA
Guadalupe is a city in Santa Barbara County, California.
Guadaulpe-Nipomo Dunes Center, 1055 Guadalupe St, ☏ +1 805 343-2455, [email protected]. Th-Su: 10AM-4PM. Housed in a restored 1910 Craftsman-style bungalow, the Dune Center offers a look at the history and ecology of the Guadaulpe-Nipomo Dunes, one of the largest remaining natural dune areas on the California coast.
Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge, ☏ +1 805 343-9151. An 18-mile stretch of sand dunes on the coastline. Hiking, wildlife viewing to surf fishing. The Dune Center (see above) offers guided walks of the dunes. Cecil B. DeMille filmed the 10 Commandments on these dunes then buried the set pieces in the sand. As the dunes blow in the wind, the sets are revealed then reburied so keep an eye out for "ancient Egyptian" architecture during your visit.
Santa Maria Airport, about 8mi (13km) southeast of Guadalupe, is a one terminal airport. Scheduled flights are available to and from Phoenix (2 flights per day on American Airlines) and Las Vegas (Sunday, Wednesday and Friday service only on Allegiant Air. Nipomo is 8.5mi (13.6km) west of Highway 101 on Highway 166. Amtrak has bus service to Guadalupe a couple of times a day.
Travel tips adapted from Guadalupe (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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