Walnut, CA Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Walnut, CA is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 346 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Walnut, CA head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
409.2 mi
Sacramento, CA
Quickest Drive
4h 36m
Fresno, CA
Plan Around Walnut, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Walnut, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Walnut, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Walnut, CA
Driving from Walnut, CA
Expect an average of 346 miles and about 6h 28m behind the wheel when leaving Walnut, CA. 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 400 miles (7h 26m), while the shortest is just 244 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Walnut, CA are Laguna, CA (399.7 mi, 7h 26m), Oakland, CA (395.3 mi, 7h 21m), and Fresno, CA (243.8 mi, 4h 36m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 346-mile drive from Walnut, CA, expect to burn about 13.6 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 mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Walnut, CA and 5 routes heading into Walnut, CA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 244 to 400 miles.
The longest mapped route from Walnut, CA covers 400 miles and takes approximately 7h 26m. Shorter options start at just 244 miles.
The average route from Walnut, CA runs about 346 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Walnut, CA include Laguna, CA, Oakland, CA and Fresno, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Walnut, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
27,857
Median Income
$133,762
Median Home Value
$972,500
Median Age
46.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Walnut, CA at a Glance
Founded
1959
Elevation
561 ft
Area
9 mi²
Notable People from Walnut, CA
A sampling of people born in Walnut, CA.
Darius McCrary
1976
actor
Jeff Hooker
1965
American soccer player-coach
City data from Wikidata (Q850979), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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