Lodi, CA Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Lodi, CA is a local road trip base with 11 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 185 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Lodi, CA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
479 mi
Chula Vista, CA
Quickest Drive
21m
Stockton, CA
Plan Around Lodi, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lodi, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lodi, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lodi, CA
Lodi, CA to San Diego, CA
Lodi, CA to San Bernardino, CA
Lodi, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Lodi, CA to San Francisco, CA
Lodi, CA to Oakland, CA
Lodi, CA to Huntley, CA
Lodi, CA to Sacramento, CA
Lodi, CA to Stockton, CA
Driving from Lodi, CA
On average, trips departing from Lodi, CA run 185 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 33m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 473 miles (8h 54m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Lodi, CA are San Diego, CA (472.7 mi, 8h 54m), San Bernardino, CA (404.7 mi, 7h 31m), Los Angeles, CA (351.7 mi, 6h 31m), San Francisco, CA (84.3 mi, 1h 52m), and Oakland, CA (75.5 mi, 1h 39m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 185-mile drive from Lodi, CA, expect to burn about 7.3 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. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Lodi, CA and 3 routes heading into Lodi, CA, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 473 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lodi, CA covers 473 miles and takes approximately 8h 54m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.
The average route from Lodi, CA runs about 185 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 33m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lodi, CA include San Diego, CA, San Bernardino, CA, Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lodi, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
67,008
Median Income
$84,402
Median Home Value
$468,800
Median Age
35.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Lodi, CA at a Glance
Elevation
161 ft
Area
14 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Lodi, CA
A sampling of people born in Lodi, CA.
Harold Tower
1911–1994
American rower (1911–1994)
Bill Cartwright
1957
American basketball player and coach
Barbara Oakley
1955
Translator, writer, engineer and teacher.
Patrick Ianni
1985
American soccer player (born 1985)
Kendra Morris
1981
American singer
Viola Frey
1933–2004
American artist (1933-2004)
Mike Droese
1968
American professional wrestler
Destiny Rogers
1999
American singer and songwriter
Neal C. Wilson
1920–2010
American Seventh-day Adventist minister (1920–2010)
City data from Wikidata (Q852647), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Lodi, CA
Lodi is a city in San Joaquin County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
Lodi is known for its Zinfandel wineries.
Galt, only a few minutes north, also has many accommodation options. 1 Best Western I-5 Inn & Suites, 6411 W Banner St, ☏ +1 209 367-3000, fax: +1 209 365-1765. 2 Days Inn & Suites Lodi, 710 S Cherokee Ln, ☏ +1 209 369-8484, fax: +1 209 369-0654. 3 Motel 6, 1140 S Cherokee Ln, ☏ +1 209 334-6422. 4 Microtel Inn & Suites, 6428 W Banner St, ☏ +1 209 367-9700, fax: +1 209 367-0907.
Four daily Amtrak trains calls at Lodi, via the Gold Runner service between Sacramento and Bakersfield. 1 Lodi station is next to the Transit Center at 24 S Sacramento St. Greyhound also has a station at the Lodi Transportation Station.
A car is the preferred way to get around Lodi but the city does have public transit available. Lodi Grapeline is the transit agency for the City of Lodi. It has 5 fixed routes that provide service to virtually all parts of Lodi and provides a Dial-A-Ride service for direct trips in the Lodi area. Its terminal is at the Lodi Transportation Station.
Travel tips adapted from Lodi (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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