Tulare, CA Road Trips
With 8 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Tulare, CA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 29-mile quick runs to 294-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Tulare, CA spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
294 mi
San Diego, CA
Quickest Drive
44m
East Porterville, CA
Plan Around Tulare, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Tulare, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Tulare, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Tulare, CA
Tulare, CA to San Diego, CA
Tulare, CA to San Francisco, CA
Tulare, CA to San Bernardino, CA
Tulare, CA to Irvine, CA
Tulare, CA to San Jose, CA
Tulare, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Tulare, CA to Fresno, CA
Tulare, CA to East Porterville, CA
Driving from Tulare, CA
On average, trips departing from Tulare, CA run 163 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 8m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 294 miles (5h 40m), while the shortest is just 29 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Tulare, CA are San Diego, CA (294 mi, 5h 40m), San Francisco, CA (232.3 mi, 4h 29m), San Bernardino, CA (226.1 mi, 4h 17m), Irvine, CA (213.8 mi, 4h 2m), and San Jose, CA (195.8 mi, 3h 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 163-mile drive from Tulare, CA, expect to burn about 6.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. 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 8 mapped routes leaving Tulare, CA and 2 routes heading into Tulare, CA, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 29 to 294 miles.
The longest mapped route from Tulare, CA covers 294 miles and takes approximately 5h 40m. Shorter options start at just 29 miles.
The average route from Tulare, CA runs about 163 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Tulare, CA include San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Bernardino, CA and Irvine, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Tulare, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
69,984
Median Income
$69,517
Median Home Value
$301,200
Median Age
29.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Tulare, CA at a Glance
Founded
1872
Elevation
948 ft
Area
20 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Tulare, CA
A sampling of people born in Tulare, CA.
Bob Mathias
1930–2006
American athlete and congressman (1930–2006)
Devin Nunes
1973
American politician, CEO of Trump Media
Richard G. Hovannisian
1932–2023
American historian (1932–2023)
Leamon King
1936–2001
athletics competitor (1936-2001)
Richard Torrez
1999
American amateur boxer
Bob Veith
1926–2006
American racing driver (1926-2006)
Jacob Aaron Estes
1972
American film director
Brian Poth
1975
American actor
Lois Neilson
1895–1990
American actress (1895-1990)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Tulare, CA.
Tulare Union High School
high school in Tulare, California
City data from Wikidata (Q616562), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Tulare, CA
Tulare is a city in Tulare County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
1 World Ag Expo, 4500 S Laspina St. The world's largest annual agricultural exposition is held annually at the International Agri-Center and attracts more than 100,000 attendees.
Tulare Historical Museum, 444 W Tulare Ave., ☏ +1 559 686-2074. Th-Sa 10AM-4PM. Preserving and showcasing the history of the City of Tulare.
Best Western Town and Country Lodge, 1051 N Blackstone St, ☏ +1 559 688-7537, toll-free: +1-888-488-5273, fax: +1 559 688-2163. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tulare, 1016 East Prosperity Ave, ☏ +1 559 685-9500, toll-free: +1-888-457-9100. Offers meeting space, outdoor swimming pool, getaway packages and free breakfast. Comfort Suites, 1021 North Blackstone, ☏ +1 559 687-1246. Garden Inn, 1985 S K St, ☏ +1 559 686-5314. Motel 6, 1111 North Blackstone Dr, ☏ +1 559 686-1611, fax: +1 559 686-6374. Moto-Rest Motel, 805 S K St, ☏ +1 559 688-7824. Quality Inn Sequoia Area, 1010 E. Prosperity Ave., ☏ +1 559 686-3432. Village Inn Motel, 1135 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, ☏ +1 559 686-7214. La Quinta Inn & Suites Tulare, 1500 North Cherry Ct, ☏ +1 559-685-8900.
California State Route 99 bisects Tulare. SR-99 allows access from Fresno to the north and from Bakersfield to the south. Mefford Field, 830 South Blackstone, ☏ +1 559 684-4310, fax: +1 559 685-2323, [email protected]. Mefford Field is a public general aviation airport with transient aircraft facilities. Visalia Municipal Airport, 9501 Airport Drive, Visalia, ☏ +1 559 713-4201, fax: +1 559 713-4827. Visalia Municipal is about 10 miels (16 km) north of Tulare. Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Fresno Yosemite is about 50 miles (80 km) north of Tulare. It is served by seven domestic airlines and one international airline.
Travel tips adapted from Tulare 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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