South Taft, CA Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, South Taft, CA is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 149 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from South Taft, CA spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
289.5 mi
San Francisco, CA
Quickest Drive
53m
Bakersfield, CA
Plan Around South Taft, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if South Taft, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From South Taft, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from South Taft, CA
Driving from South Taft, CA
On average, trips departing from South Taft, CA run 149 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 56m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 279 miles (5h 12m), while the shortest is just 37 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving South Taft, CA most often head toward Oakland, CA (278.8 mi, 5h 12m), Long Beach, CA (142.7 mi, 2h 55m), Fresno, CA (136.2 mi, 2h 43m), and Bakersfield, CA (37.1 mi, 53m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 149-mile drive from South Taft, CA, expect to burn about 5.9 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving South Taft, CA and 3 routes heading into South Taft, CA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 37 to 279 miles.
The longest mapped route from South Taft, CA covers 279 miles and takes approximately 5h 12m. Shorter options start at just 37 miles.
The average route from South Taft, CA runs about 149 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from South Taft, CA include Oakland, CA, Long Beach, CA, Fresno, CA and Bakersfield, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
South Taft, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,534
Median Income
$41,875
Median Home Value
$155,700
Median Age
25.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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