Lathrop, CA Road Trips
Lathrop, CA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 1 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 328 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Lathrop, CA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
379.4 mi
Riverside, CA
Quickest Drive
6h 3m
Los Angeles, CA
Plan Around Lathrop, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lathrop, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lathrop, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lathrop, CA
Driving from Lathrop, CA
The typical drive from Lathrop, CA covers about 328 miles and takes around 6h 3m. 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 328 miles (6h 3m), while the shortest is just 328 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Lathrop, CA include Los Angeles, CA (328.2 mi, 6h 3m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 328-mile drive from Lathrop, CA, expect to burn about 12.9 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Lathrop, CA and 4 routes heading into Lathrop, CA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 328 to 328 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lathrop, CA covers 328 miles and takes approximately 6h 3m. Shorter options start at just 328 miles.
The average route from Lathrop, CA runs about 328 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 3m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lathrop, CA include Los Angeles, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lathrop, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
32,696
Median Income
$118,605
Median Home Value
$605,000
Median Age
34.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Lathrop, CA at a Glance
Founded
1868
Elevation
75 ft
Area
23 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q986862), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Lathrop, CA
Lathrop is a city in San Joaquin County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
1 Dell'Osso Family Farm, 501 S Manthey Rd, ☏ +1 209-982-0833. Popular fall destination with family and kid rides (Only open in October). (updated Dec 2025)
1 The Boathouse at River Islands, 980 Lakeside Dr, ☏ +1 209-932-9986. (updated Dec 2025) 2 The Meltdown, 16851 S Harlan Rd, ☏ +1 209-982-0235. (updated Dec 2025) 3 Lathrop Food Plaza, 16201 S Harlan Rd, ☏ +1 209-712-4696. Food plaza with food trucks and shaded eating areas. (updated Dec 2025) 4 Olive Oil Pantry Restaurant, 950 S Manthey Rd, ☏ +1 209-825-7500. (updated Dec 2025)
1 Holiday Inn Express, 15688 S. Harlan Rd, ☏ +1 209-373-2700, toll-free: +1 800-439-4745. (updated Dec 2025) 2 Hampton Inn & Suites, 103 E. Louise Ave, ☏ +1 209 982-5070. (updated Dec 2025) 3 Fairfield Inn and Suites, 17401 S Manthey Rd, ☏ +1 209-653-0544. (updated Dec 2025) 4 Comfort Inn, 14730 S Harlan Rd, ☏ +1 209-983-1177. (updated Dec 2025) 5 Tru by Hilton, 161 E Louise Ave, ☏ +1 209-340-7878. (updated Dec 2025)
Interstate 5 runs north-south through the city. State Route 120 has its eastern terminus here, connecting the San Joaquin Valley to Yosemite National Park.
I-5 is the major road in the city going north-south, with Manthey Road serving as a frontage road. Other streets include Louise Avenue, Harlan Road, and Lathrop Road.
Travel tips adapted from Lathrop 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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