Salida, CA Road Trips
With 1 routes heading out and 8 heading in, Salida, CA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 371 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Salida, CA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
445.8 mi
Chula Vista, CA
Quickest Drive
3h 55m
Bakersfield, CA
Plan Around Salida, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Salida, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Salida, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Salida, CA
Driving from Salida, CA
On average, trips departing from Salida, CA run 371 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 59m. 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 371 miles (6h 59m), while the shortest is just 371 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Salida, CA are San Bernardino, CA (371.4 mi, 6h 59m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 371-mile drive from Salida, CA, expect to burn about 14.6 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. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Salida, CA and 8 routes heading into Salida, CA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 371 to 371 miles.
The longest mapped route from Salida, CA covers 371 miles and takes approximately 6h 59m. Shorter options start at just 371 miles.
The average route from Salida, CA runs about 371 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 59m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Salida, CA include San Bernardino, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Salida, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
14,457
Median Income
$91,990
Median Home Value
$448,700
Median Age
33.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Salida, CA at a Glance
Founded
1870
Elevation
69 ft
Area
5 mi²
Notable People from Salida, CA
A sampling of people born in Salida, CA.
Claude Terry
1950
American basketball player
City data from Wikidata (Q2233853), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Salida, CA
Salida is an unincorporated town, northwest of, and immediately adjacent to, Modesto, in Stanislaus County, in California's San Joaquin Valley.
While Salida is named for the Spanish word meaning "exit", the name is customarily pronounced according to English phonetics, as Sah-LIE-duh, rather than according to Spanish phonetics. The town's major industry is the Blue Diamond almond processing plant.
1 Boomers! Modesto, 4215 Bangs Avenue (E of Hwy 99, exit 232 or 233, at Sisk Rd), ☏ +1 209 545-5248. Family play center: go karts, miniature golf, rock wall, batting cages, laser tag, flame thrower, kid's playland, etc. Actually in Salida, despite its Modesto address. (updated Feb 2016)
Salida has a few hotels, all near Highway 99. For other, possibly less expensive, accommodations, see nearby Modesto. 1 Fairfield Inn & Suites Modesto, 4342 Salida Blvd (W of Hwy 99, exit 232), ☏ +1 209 543-7800, fax: +1 209 543-1250. 2 La Quinta Inn & Suites Modesto Salida, 4909 Sisk Rd (E of Hwy 99, exit 233: Broadway Av), ☏ +1 209 579-8723, fax: +1 209 543-9050. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. Has free internet, hot breakfast, and nationwide calls. Swimming pool, business center, and fitness room and coin laundry are on site. (updated Feb 2016) 3 Hampton Inn & Suites Modesto-Salida, 4921 Sisk Rd (E of Hwy 99, exit 233: Broadway Av), ☏ +1-209-543-3650, fax: +1-209-543-3655. (updated Feb 2016) 4 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Modesto-Salida, 4300 Bangs Avenue (E of Hwy 99, exit 232 or 233), toll-free: +1-888-465-4329. (updated Feb 2016)
Travel tips adapted from Salida (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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