Willows, CA Road Trips
Plan drives from Willows, CA with practical route pages for distance, drive time, fuel cost, road character, and places to stop along the way.
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Trip Routes
1
Longest Drive
594.4 mi
Chula Vista, CA
Quickest Drive
11h 4m
Chula Vista, CA
Plan Around Willows, CA
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Willows, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,239
Median Income
$78,179
Median Home Value
$286,200
Median Age
35.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Willows, CA at a Glance
Founded
1886
Elevation
138 ft
Area
3 mi²
Notable People from Willows, CA
A sampling of people born in Willows, CA.
Ace Adams
1910–2006
American baseball player (1910-2006)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Willows, CA.
United States Post Office
post office in Willows, United States of America
City data from Wikidata (Q774750), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Willows, CA
Willows is in Glenn County, California, in the Sacramento Valley.
1 Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, 752 County Road 99w, ☏ +1 530-934-2801. Wildlife refuge of over 10,000 acres. A great spot to see birdlife. (updated Dec 2017) 2 Thunderhill Raceway Park, 5250 Hwy 162, ☏ + 1 530-934-5588, [email protected]. 8AM-5PM, daily. (updated Jan 2026)
As is the case with most of Glenn County, there is not a lot to eat, or even see in Willows. If you are passing through and you want good food, there are a few options. Crazy Taco, 101 W Oak St, ☏ +1 530-966-4388. M-F 11AM-5PM. Cash-only, but they make a pretty delicious burrito. Order the burrito with cheese, sour cream, and pastor. Taco Truck. If the truck is not there, they are not open. CB Kitchen (Carte Blanche), 201 W Sycamore St (on the corner of Butte and Sycamore in old downtown), ☏ +1 530-517-3688. Find coffee, food, and beverages, along with a few locals. (updated Dec 2023)
Economy Inn Willows, 435 N Tehama St, ☏ +1 530-934-4224. $62 (Sep 2023). 1 Best Western Willows Inn, 475 North Humboldt Ave, ☏ +1 530 934-4444. (updated Sep 2016) Motel 6, 452 Humboldt Ave, ☏ +1 530 934-7026, fax: +1 530 934-4121.
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