How far is Biola, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

The driving distance from Biola, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 239.7 miles (385.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
239.73 mi
04h 09m
Flight
214.6 mi
345.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.6 mi
Kilometers
345.37 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.73 mi
Kilometers
385.81 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM PDT
Return by in Biola
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biola
2026-04-22T22:17
Arrive Los Angeles
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Biola
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oildale
CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

From Biola
116.3 mi
02h 04m
To Los Angeles
123.4 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Biola and Los Angeles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Biola and Los Angeles.

  1. 1

    Start on G Street

    30 m · 7 sec · G Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Biola Avenue

    2065 ft · 2 min · North Biola Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Shaw Avenue

    6.6 mi · 15 min · West Shaw Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto West Shaw Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · West Shaw Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1691 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

    2508 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Biola and Los Angeles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
94.8 mi · 40%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 24%
West Shaw Avenue
55.8 mi · 23%
Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 7%
I 405 South
5.56 mi · 2%
CA 170 South
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
214.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oildale
02h 04m from Biola
Leave By
8:42 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Biola and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Biola to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 239.7 miles (385.8 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Oildale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.3 miles from Biola and 123.4 miles from Los Angeles.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.81 one way or $97.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Biola and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near Oildale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oildale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oildale.

RAIL

Bakersfield

5 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Wasco station

34 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Tehachapi, California

61 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Mojave, California

87 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biola and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 214.6 mi (345.37 km).

Biola

#1 Biola

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

Population1,623
Coordinates36.8021700, -120.0162700
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Los Angeles

#2 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Population3,970,219
Coordinates34.0522300, -118.2436800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: G Street (-120.01627, 36.802041)
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.46 gal
32.02 L · about $48.81
Round trip
$97.61
16.92 gal · 64.04 L
Estimated CO2
75.2 kg one way
Round trip: 150.4 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $48.81 $97.61
Mid-grade $6.07 $51.32 $102.64
Premium $6.24 $52.82 $105.63
Diesel $7.57 $64.02 $128.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Biola and Los Angeles. The current time is 22:17:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.