Buttonwillow, CA Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Buttonwillow, CA is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 160 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Buttonwillow, CA spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
258.5 mi
San Francisco, CA
Quickest Drive
37m
Bakersfield, CA
Plan Around Buttonwillow, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Buttonwillow, CA
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Trips from Buttonwillow, CA
Driving from Buttonwillow, CA
On average, trips departing from Buttonwillow, CA run 160 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 3m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 259 miles (4h 49m), while the shortest is just 28 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Buttonwillow, CA include San Francisco, CA (258.5 mi, 4h 49m), Oakland, CA (247 mi, 4h 34m), Anaheim, CA (151.6 mi, 2h 56m), Long Beach, CA (149.7 mi, 2h 54m), and Los Angeles, CA (125.6 mi, 2h 26m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 160-mile drive from Buttonwillow, CA, expect to burn about 6.3 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. 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 6 mapped routes leaving Buttonwillow, CA and 1 routes heading into Buttonwillow, CA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 28 to 259 miles.
The longest mapped route from Buttonwillow, CA covers 259 miles and takes approximately 4h 49m. Shorter options start at just 28 miles.
The average route from Buttonwillow, CA runs about 160 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 3m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Buttonwillow, CA include San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA, Anaheim, CA and Long Beach, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Buttonwillow, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,251
Median Income
$35,417
Median Home Value
$215,200
Median Age
25.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Buttonwillow, CA
Buttonwillow is a small town on Interstate 5 in Kern County in the San Joaquin Valley of California.
1 Buttonwillow Tree (0.5 miles north of CA-58 on Buttonwillow Dr.). The buttonwillow tree (from which the town takes its name) is a California State Landmark. The tree, which sat alone in the broad valley, was a meeting point for cowboys herding cattle in the area.
1 Buttonwillow Raceway Park, 24551 Lerdo Hwy, ☏ +1 661-764-5333, [email protected]. (updated Nov 2015)
1 Tita's Pupuseria, 20643 Tracy Ave (Next to Motel 6), ☏ +1 661 764-5111. 6AM-11PM. Salvadoran, Mexican, and American food. Incomparably good corn tortillas, freshly made with each meal. $3.00-16.75.
1 Buena Vista Motel, 428 E Front, ☏ +1 661 764-5722. 2 Homeland Inn, 20688 Tracy Ave, ☏ +1 661 764-5207. 3 Motel 6 Bakersfield - Buttonwillow, 20638 Tracy Ave, ☏ +1 661 764-5153, fax: +1 661 764-6876. 4 Super 8 Buttonwillow, 20681 Tracy Ave., ☏ +1 661 764-5117, fax: +1 661 764-6676, [email protected]. Check-in: 1PM, check-out: 11AM. $50.
Buttonwillow is located along Interstate 5 at the exit for Highway 58. There are a number of motels and eateries immediately to the east of the Interstate that claim to be in Buttonwillow. Buttonwillow proper is located about 4.5 miles to the west of the Interstate on Highway 58.
Travel tips adapted from Buttonwillow 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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