Woodland, CA Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Woodland, CA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 337 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Woodland, CA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
523.2 mi
San Diego, CA
Quickest Drive
45m
Laguna, CA
Plan Around Woodland, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Woodland, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Woodland, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Woodland, CA
Driving from Woodland, CA
Expect an average of 337 miles and about 6h 19m behind the wheel when leaving Woodland, 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 523 miles (9h 49m), while the shortest is just 34 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Woodland, CA most often head toward San Diego, CA (523.2 mi, 9h 49m), Irvine, CA (442.9 mi, 8h 11m), Anaheim, CA (428.2 mi, 7h 57m), Los Angeles, CA (402.2 mi, 7h 26m), and Fresno, CA (189.3 mi, 3h 43m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 337-mile drive from Woodland, CA, expect to burn about 13.3 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. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Woodland, CA and 2 routes heading into Woodland, CA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 34 to 523 miles.
The longest mapped route from Woodland, CA covers 523 miles and takes approximately 9h 49m. Shorter options start at just 34 miles.
The average route from Woodland, CA runs about 337 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 19m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Woodland, CA include San Diego, CA, Irvine, CA, Anaheim, CA and Los Angeles, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Woodland, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
61,256
Median Income
$87,880
Median Home Value
$505,200
Median Age
37.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Woodland, CA at a Glance
Founded
1871
Elevation
226 ft
Area
15 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Woodland, CA
A sampling of people born in Woodland, CA.
Thomas Haden Church
1960
American actor
Dustin Pedroia
1983
American baseball player
Sagen Maddalena
1993
American sport shooter
Jillian Camarena-Williams
1982
American shot putter
Eddy Howard
1914–1963
American vocalist, bandleader, and songwriter
John A. Elston
1874–1921
U.S. Representative from California (1874-1921)
Sophie Crumb
1981
American-French comic artist
Max Stassi
1991
American baseball player
Zack Estrin
1971–2022
American television producer
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Woodland, CA.
Woodland Opera House
theater and former movie theater in Woodland, California, United States
Gibson Mansion
single-family detached home in Woodland, California
Hotel Woodland
hotel in Woodland, United States of America
R. H. Beamer House
historic house in California, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q837129), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Woodland, CA
Woodland is a city of 61,032 (2020) in Yolo County in the Sacramento Valley of California.
1 Gable Mansion, 659 First St. A 19th century Victorian home, listed as a California Historical Landmark, noted for being "one of the last of its style, size, and proportion in California." It remains a private residence; tours are not available. 2 Gibson House Historical Museum, 512 Gibson Rd, ☏ +1 530 309-6464. This historical home occupies 2.5 acres and is open to the public. 3 California Agriculture Museum, 1962 Hays Ln, ☏ +1 530 666-9700. Tu–Sa 10AM–4PM. A nonprofit organization featuring historical agricultural exhibits, including the Hays Antique Truck Museum.
1 Woodland Opera House, 340 Second St, ☏ +1 530 666-9617. The Woodland Opera House is a historic venue listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and as a California Historic Landmark. Built in 1885, it still plays host to theater productions and concerts.
1 Thai Pepper, 808 Main St, ☏ +1 530 668-9364. 2 The Burger Saloon, 601 Main St, ☏ +1 530 668-2747. Select your meat, select your bun, then select your toppings. Kitchen428, 428 First St, ☏ +1 530 661-0428. (updated Nov 2019) House of Shah, 538 Main St, ☏ +1 530 665-6516. (updated Nov 2019) Kuji Asian Grill, 1801 E Gibson Rd Ste. A, ☏ +1 530 665-6097. (updated Nov 2019) Mother India Cuisine, 265 California St, ☏ +1 530 650-8144. (updated Nov 2019) Pupuseria La Chicana, 9 Main St, ☏ +1 530 661-7037. (updated Nov 2019) Las Brasas, 537B Main St, ☏ +1 530 665-6806. Taqueria. (updated Nov 2019) Father Paddy's, 435 Main St, ☏ +1 530 668-1044. Irish Pub. (updated Nov 2019) Osaka Sushi, 608 Main St, ☏ +1 530 668-6288. (updated Nov 2019) Doggeros, 437 First St, ☏ +1 530 665-6237. Mexican street food. (updated Nov 2019) Steve's Pizza, 714 Main St, ☏ +1 530 666-2100. (updated Nov 2019) Morgan's on Main, 614 Main St, ☏ +1 530 402-1275. (updated Nov 2019) Jinju Sushi, 467 Pioneer Ave, ☏ +1 530 666-7575. (updated Nov 2019) Taqueria Guadalajara, 6 W Court St, ☏ +1 530 668-0628. (updated Nov 2019)
Blue Note Brewing, 750 Dead Cat Alley, ☏ +1 530 358-4677. (updated Nov 2019)
1 Best Western Shadow Inn, 584 N East St, ☏ +1 530 666-1251, toll-free: +1-800-669-1253, fax: +1 530 662-2804. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. 2 Days Inn Woodland, 1524 East Main St, ☏ +1 530 666-3800. 3 Holiday Inn Express, 2070 Freeway Dr, ☏ +1 530 662-7750. 4 Motel 6 Woodland - Sacramento Area, 1564 East Main St, ☏ +1 530 666-6777, fax: +1 530 668-4367.
From the Bay Area take Highway 80 heading East toward Sacramento, then Highway 113 toward Davis. Exit Gibson Road or Main Street. From Sacramento take I-5 North toward Woodland/Redding and exit County Road 102 or Main Street. Sacramento International Airport (SMF IATA) is 15 minutes away by car. Yolobus offers service from Davis, Winters, and Sacramento.
Yolobus travels inside Woodland, as well as to other cities.
Travel tips adapted from Woodland (California) 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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