Origin
Tulare, CA
Late night in Tulare on Sunday
Local time
3:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulare, CA to East Porterville, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tulare, CA
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East Porterville, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Tulare, CA to East Porterville, CA is 29.1 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Avenue 232, Tulare Lindsay Highway, and East Tulare Avenue, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, making it a straightforward local journey. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit or an add-on to a larger exploration of the area. You won't encounter any major highway driving, so expect a more grounded, community-level experience as you make your way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue 232 | 16.8 mi | 20m |
| Tulare Lindsay Highway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| East Tulare Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| West Olive Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Springville Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Date Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Plano Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Page Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue 232
— 16.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulare, CA and East Porterville, CA.
1
Start on South J Street
54 ft
·
5 sec
·
South J Street
2
Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Tulare Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on CA 137
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Tulare Avenue
4
Continue on CA 137
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Tulare Lindsay Highway
5
Continue on CA 137
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Avenue 232
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Olive Avenue
7
Turn left onto J26
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Olive Avenue
8
Turn right onto South Plano Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Plano Street
9
Turn left onto East Date Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Date Avenue
10
Continue on East Springville Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Springville Avenue
11
Turn left onto South Page Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Page Street
12
Turn left onto East Crabtree Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Crabtree Avenue
13
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
47 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Tulare Avenue
Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
24 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Olive Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Olive Avenue
3
26 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
South Plano Street
Turn right onto South Plano Street
Navigation decision point
5
28.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
East Crabtree Avenue
Turn left onto East Crabtree Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
29 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.69 one way
$13.38 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.08 | $14.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
East Porterville, CA
Late night in East Porterville on Sunday
Local time
3:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, offering a distinctly local feel rather than a highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets and county roads for the entire 29.1 miles. The longest continuous stretch you’ll experience is 16.8 miles on Avenue 232, providing a brief period of less varied driving before more turns appear. Expect a road that winds through agricultural and residential areas, requiring your attention to navigation and local traffic.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on Avenue 232.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Tulare Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Tulare Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26 miles (South Plano Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Tulare, CA
Full guide →Founded 1872
Tulare is a city in Tulare County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
Top landmarks
- • Tulare Union High School — high school in Tulare, California
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on Avenue 232. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Tulare Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26 miles (South Plano Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Porterville, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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