How far is Lindsay, CA from Terra Bella, CA?
The driving distance from Lindsay, CA to Terra Bella, CA is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Tulare County, California.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindsay and Terra Bella.
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Start on the route
122 m · 32 sec
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Turn right onto East Apia Street
63 m · 15 sec · East Apia Street
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Turn left onto South Mirage Avenue
2132 ft · 45 sec · South Mirage Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lindmore Street
1354 ft · 43 sec · West Lindmore Street
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Turn left onto Lindsay Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Lindsay Boulevard
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Turn right
105 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
16.2 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Terra Bella Avenue
2768 ft · 1 min · Terra Bella Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Terra Bella Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindsay and Terra Bella.
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.
Longest stretch
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16.2 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Lindsay and Sunny near Terra Bella.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lindsay to Terra Bella?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Porterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Lindsay and 9.1 miles from Terra Bella.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lindsay and Sunny near Terra Bella.
Stop Ideas Near Porterville
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 Porterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lindsay and Terra Bella. Straight-line distance: 16.8 mi (27.04 km).
#1 Lindsay
City in Tulare County, California, United States
| Population | 12,908 |
| Coordinates | 36.2030100, -119.0881600 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terra Bella
Census designated place in California, USA
| Population | 3,310 |
| Coordinates | 35.9624500, -119.0442700 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Terra Bella (-119.04427, 35.96245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
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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