Porterville, CA Road Trips
Porterville, CA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 206-mile quick runs to 256-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Porterville, CA spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
255.5 mi
San Francisco, CA
Quickest Drive
3h 59m
Fontana, CA
Plan Around Porterville, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Porterville, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Porterville, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Porterville, CA
Driving from Porterville, CA
The typical drive from Porterville, CA covers about 229 miles and takes around 4h 28m. 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 256 miles (5h), while the shortest is just 206 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Porterville, CA are San Francisco, CA (255.5 mi, 5h), Oakland, CA (243.9 mi, 4h 44m), Sacramento, CA (238.2 mi, 4h 38m), San Jose, CA (219 mi, 4h 21m), and San Bernardino, CA (213.6 mi, 4h 7m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 229-mile drive from Porterville, CA, expect to burn about 9 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. 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 Porterville, CA and 2 routes heading into Porterville, CA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 206 to 256 miles.
The longest mapped route from Porterville, CA covers 256 miles and takes approximately 5h. Shorter options start at just 206 miles.
The average route from Porterville, CA runs about 229 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Porterville, CA include San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA, Sacramento, CA and San Jose, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Porterville, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
62,765
Median Income
$59,012
Median Home Value
$273,600
Median Age
31.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Porterville, CA at a Glance
Elevation
1,506 ft
Area
18 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Porterville, CA
A sampling of people born in Porterville, CA.
Joan Marsh
1913–2000
American actress (1914–2000)
Rick Owens
1962
American fashion designer (born 1962)
Barbara Baxley
1923–1990
American actress (1923-1990)
Joe Soto
1987
American mixed martial arts fighter
Jeff Cotton
1948
Guitarist for Captain Beefheart and MU
William I. Traeger
1880–1935
American football player and coach, politician (1880-1935)
Rolland Todd
1934
American basketball player and coach
Dick Brooks
1942–2006
racecar driver (1942–2006)
Jim Weatherwax
1943
American football player from the United States
City data from Wikidata (Q927173), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Porterville, CA
Porterville is a city in Tulare County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
Eagle Mountain Casino, 681 S Reservation Rd, toll-free: +1-800-903-3353, [email protected]. Slots, table games, and poker. Gaming age 18+. Alcohol free casino. (updated Dec 2021)
Habi Sushi 920 W Henderson 559-789-0800 Sushi and Japanese food Stafford's Chocolates 114 N. Main 559-784-6640 Chocolate candies and truffles made in the store. Also offers pastries, coffees and other beverages.
Best Western Porterville Inn, 350 W Montgomery Ave, ☏ +1 559 781-7411, fax: +1 559 781-8910. Motel 6, 935 West Morton Ave, ☏ +1 559 781-7600, fax: +1 559 782-9219.
Porterville is located 19 miles (30 km) east of California SR-99 via Ave 44 (CA SR-190).
Cars are by far the best way to get around. Public transport has buses that run once every 40 minutes. Routes are on Porterville city website. In addition they have vehicles formerly run by the city, now part of Uber. Fare is $3, twice city bus fare, and carry one fare at a time so there will be delays, and require smart phones.
Travel tips adapted from Porterville 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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