How far is Tulare, CA from East Porterville, CA?
The driving distance from Tulare, CA to East Porterville, CA is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Tulare County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tulare and East Porterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulare and East Porterville.
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Start on South J Street
16 m · 5 sec · South J Street
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Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Tulare Avenue
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Continue on East Tulare Avenue
2117 ft · 34 sec · East Tulare Avenue
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Continue on Tulare Lindsay Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Tulare Lindsay Highway
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Continue on Avenue 232
16.8 mi · 21 min · Avenue 232
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Take the exit slight right toward Olive Avenue
1332 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto West Olive Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Olive Avenue
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Turn right onto South Plano Street
2414 ft · 48 sec · South Plano Street
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Turn left onto East Date Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Date Avenue
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Continue on East Springville Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Springville Avenue
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Turn left onto South Page Street
1289 ft · 1 min · South Page Street
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Turn left onto East Crabtree Avenue
894 ft · 45 sec · East Crabtree Avenue
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Turn left
654 ft · 48 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulare and East Porterville.
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.
Avenue 232
Continue on Avenue 232
16.8 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tulare and Mostly Sunny near East Porterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulare to East Porterville?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Lindsay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Tulare and 14.6 miles from East Porterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.94 one way or $11.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tulare and Mostly Sunny near East Porterville.
Stop Ideas Near Lindsay
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 Lindsay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tulare and East Porterville. Straight-line distance: 23.2 mi (37.33 km).
#1 Tulare
The most populous city in Tulare County, California.
| Population | 66,797 |
| Coordinates | 36.2077300, -119.3473400 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Porterville
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California
| Population | 6,767 |
| Coordinates | 36.0574500, -118.9756600 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Porterville (-118.97566, 36.05745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
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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