How far is Atascadero, CA from Morro Bay, CA?
The driving distance from Atascadero, CA to Morro Bay, CA is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atascadero and Morro Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atascadero and Morro Bay.
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Start on El Camino Real
2133 ft · 49 sec · El Camino Real
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Turn right onto CA 41
2.7 mi · 4 min · CA 41
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 466
13.3 mi · 20 min · Old U.S. Route 466
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Take the ramp left
1220 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
139 m · 6 sec · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1206 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2775 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atascadero and Morro Bay.
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.
Old U.S. Route 466
Continue on Old U.S. Route 466
13.3 mi · 00h 20m
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 Atascadero and Sunny near Morro Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atascadero to Morro Bay?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Cayucos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Atascadero and 8.7 miles from Morro Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atascadero and Sunny near Morro Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Cayucos
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Carlton Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atascadero
Paso Robles Water & Sewer
City of San Luis Obispo Parking Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cayucos.
Atascadero, California
Paso Robles station
San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), California
San Luis Obispo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atascadero and Morro Bay. Straight-line distance: 13.22 mi (21.27 km).
#1 Atascadero
City in California, USA
| Population | 30,254 |
| Coordinates | 35.4894200, -120.6707300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morro Bay
City in San Luis Obispo County, California.
| Population | 10,560 |
| Coordinates | 35.3658100, -120.8499000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morro Bay (-120.8499, 35.36581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 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 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
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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