How far is Auberry, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Auberry, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 243 miles (391.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.6 miles (355 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kern County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auberry and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auberry and Los Angeles.
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Start on Auberry Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Auberry Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Auberry Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Auberry Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
59 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
14.3 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto North Academy Avenue
22.6 mi · 33 min · North Academy Avenue
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Turn left onto East Mountain View Avenue
2577 ft · 45 sec · East Mountain View Avenue
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Turn right onto South Mendocino Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Mendocino Avenue
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Continue on 18th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · 18th Avenue
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Continue on Road 12
1239 ft · 29 sec · Road 12
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Take the ramp left
1194 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
2508 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway
636 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on West Aliso Street
125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auberry and Los Angeles.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Auberry and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auberry to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 243 miles (391.1 km) and usually takes 04h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shafter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from Auberry and 122.5 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.6 miles (355 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.50 one way or $99.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auberry and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Shafter
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 Shafter.
Wasco station
Bakersfield
Corcoran station
Kettleman City, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auberry and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 220.57 mi (354.98 km).
#1 Auberry
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
| Population | 2,369 |
| Coordinates | 37.0807800, -119.4854100 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
| Population | 3,970,219 |
| Coordinates | 34.0522300, -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $49.50 | $99.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $52.05 | $104.09 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $53.56 | $107.13 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $64.92 | $129.85 |
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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