Turlock, CA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Turlock, CA have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base 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 Turlock, CA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
419.4 mi
San Diego, CA
Quickest Drive
5h 38m
Los Angeles, CA
Plan Around Turlock, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Turlock, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Turlock, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Turlock, CA
Driving from Turlock, CA
The typical drive from Turlock, CA covers about 371 miles and takes around 7h 3m. 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 419 miles (8h 1m), while the shortest is just 323 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Turlock, CA include San Diego, CA (419.4 mi, 8h 1m) and Long Beach, CA (322.5 mi, 6h 6m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 371-mile drive from Turlock, 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. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Turlock, CA and 3 routes heading into Turlock, CA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 323 to 419 miles.
The longest mapped route from Turlock, CA covers 419 miles and takes approximately 8h 1m. Shorter options start at just 323 miles.
The average route from Turlock, CA runs about 371 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 3m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Turlock, CA include San Diego, CA and Long Beach, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Turlock, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
72,400
Median Income
$79,807
Median Home Value
$443,900
Median Age
34.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Turlock, CA
A sampling of people born in Turlock, CA.
Dot Jones
1964
athlete, actor
Talitha Bateman
2001
American actress
Amazon Eve
1979
American model, fitness trainer, and actress
Alison Cox
1979
American rower
Josh Harder
1986
U.S. Representative from California's 10th congressional district
Cal Niday
1914–1988
racecar driver
Richard L. Bare
1913–2015
American film and television director (1913–2015)
Kurtis Roberts
1978
American motorcycle racer
Horace Richard Crane
1907–2007
physicist (1907–2007)
City data from Wikidata (Q1011205), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Turlock, CA
Turlock is in California's San Joaquin Valley. It is the home of California State University Stanislaus.
1 Best Western Orchard Inn, 5025 N Golden State Blvd, ☏ +1 209 667-2827, toll-free: +1-800-521-5025, fax: +1 209 634-6588. (updated Mar 2021) Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 3001 Hotel Dr, ☏ +1 209 664-9999. Motel 6, 250 South Walnut Ave, ☏ +1 209 667-4100, fax: +1 209 667-8306.
Turlock is serviced several times a day by passenger trains on the Gold Runner line. 1 Turlock-Denair railway station, 3800 Santa Fe Avenue, Denair (Corner of Santa Fe Ave. and Elm St. in Denair, just east of Turlock.). (updated Mar 2021) There are several long-distance buses to Turlock. Greyhound, 243 S Golden State Blvd., ☏ +1 209 634-6579. Station hours M-F 8AM-5:30PM, Sa 8AM-11:59AM, Su Closed.
Travel tips adapted from Turlock 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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