Hanford, CA Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Hanford, CA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 207-mile quick runs to 316-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Hanford, CA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Stephen Leonardi
Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
322.6 mi
Chula Vista, CA
Quickest Drive
3h 51m
Oakland, CA
Plan Around Hanford, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Hanford, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Hanford, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hanford, CA
Driving from Hanford, CA
The typical drive from Hanford, CA covers about 240 miles and takes around 4h 32m. 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 316 miles (6h 5m), while the shortest is just 207 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Hanford, CA include San Diego, CA (316.2 mi, 6h 5m), Fontana, CA (240.9 mi, 4h 33m), Irvine, CA (235.9 mi, 4h 27m), Anaheim, CA (221.2 mi, 4h 13m), and San Francisco, CA (218.4 mi, 4h 6m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 240-mile drive from Hanford, CA, expect to burn about 9.4 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. 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 6 mapped routes leaving Hanford, CA and 2 routes heading into Hanford, CA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 207 to 316 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hanford, CA covers 316 miles and takes approximately 6h 5m. Shorter options start at just 207 miles.
The average route from Hanford, CA runs about 240 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 Hanford, CA include San Diego, CA, Fontana, CA, Irvine, CA and Anaheim, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Hanford, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
59,389
Median Income
$73,544
Median Home Value
$323,600
Median Age
32.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Hanford, CA at a Glance
Elevation
249 ft
Area
17 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Hanford, CA
A sampling of people born in Hanford, CA.
Tyson Chandler
1982
American basketball player
Sean Parnell
1962
American politician (born 1962)
Steve Perry
1949
American singer
Matt Shively
1990
American actor
J. G. Quintel
1982
American animator
David Valadao
1977
American politician & farmer (born 1977)
Chad Mendes
1985
American wrestler and mixed martial artist (born 1985)
Margaret H. Wright
1944
American computer scientist and academic
Ken Caminiti
1963–2004
American baseball player (1963–2004)
City data from Wikidata (Q375185), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Hanford, CA
Hanford is a city in Kings County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
The Bastille. Hanford Fox Theater. 1 Kings County Courthouse.
Best Western Hanford Inn, 755 Cadillac Ln, ☏ +1 559 583-7300, fax: +1 559 582-8455.
California State Route 198 passes through Hanford allowing access Interstate 5 to the west and California State Route 99 to the east. 1 Amtrak Station, 200 Santa Fe Ave. Amtrak's Gold Runner route stops at the Hanford Station. The station includes an indoor waiting area, ticket office, and restrooms. Baggage assistance is available during station hours. (updated Dec 2016)
Travel tips adapted from Hanford 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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