How far is Dos Palos, CA from Gustine, CA?
The driving distance from Dos Palos, CA to Gustine, CA is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The county seat of Merced County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dos Palos and Gustine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dos Palos and Gustine.
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Start on Blossom Street
2629 ft · 2 min · Blossom Street
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Turn right onto Elgin Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Elgin Avenue
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Take the ramp left
18.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Sacramento, San Francisco
2785 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
14.3 mi · 15 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 140: Gustine, Merced
1347 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Sullivan Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Sullivan Road
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Turn left onto Santa Nella Road
3163 ft · 60 sec · Santa Nella Road
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Continue on South Avenue
2518 ft · 43 sec · South Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
842 ft · 14 sec · 6th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 4th Street
44 m · 2 sec · 4th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 4th Street
1558 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dos Palos and Gustine.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Elgin Avenue
Take the ramp left
18.2 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dos Palos and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gustine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dos Palos to Gustine?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Los Banos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Dos Palos and 21.9 miles from Gustine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dos Palos and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gustine.
Stop Ideas Near Los Banos
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Los Banos.
Merced station
Denair station
Gilroy, California
Modesto station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dos Palos and Gustine. Straight-line distance: 27.8 mi (44.74 km).
#1 Dos Palos
City in Merced County, California, United States
| Population | 5,269 |
| Coordinates | 36.9860600, -120.6265700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gustine
City in Merced County, California, United States of America
| Population | 5,709 |
| Coordinates | 37.2577200, -120.9988200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gustine (-120.99882, 37.25772)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.68 | $19.35 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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