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

The driving distance from Bodfish, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.21 mi
02h 57m
Flight
107.04 mi
172.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.04 mi
Kilometers
172.27 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.21 mi
Kilometers
240.13 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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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 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Sat, May 2, 10:17 AM PDT
Return by in Bodfish
Sat, May 2, 1:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bodfish
2026-05-02T07:20
Arrive Los Angeles
Sat, May 2, 10:17 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bodfish
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Lebec
CA

City in California, United States of America

From Bodfish
77.5 mi
01h 28m
To Los Angeles
71.7 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Columbus Avenue

    1261 ft · 57 sec · Columbus Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Caliente Bodfish Road

    576 ft · 16 sec · Caliente Bodfish Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Lake Isabella Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Lake Isabella Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Norris Road

    2977 ft · 59 sec · Elizabeth Norris Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 178

    876 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Isabella Walker Pass Road

    1821 ft · 22 sec · Isabella Walker Pass Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 178

    31.9 mi · 46 min · Route 178

  8. 8

    Continue on CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on 24th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 24th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Rosedale Highway

    1552 ft · 30 sec · Rosedale Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South, CA 58 East

    1895 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    25.7 mi · 28 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

    2508 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bodfish 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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
88 mi · 59%
Route 178
31.9 mi · 21%
Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 11%
CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway
7.32 mi · 5%
I 405 South
5.56 mi · 4%
Lake Isabella Boulevard
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

58.2 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
107.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebec
01h 28m from Bodfish
Leave By
12:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bodfish 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 Bodfish to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Bodfish and 71.7 miles from Los Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.34 one way or $60.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bodfish and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near Lebec

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lebec, 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 Lebec.

BUS

Fillmore, California

50 mi away
718 West Ventura St.
BUS

Tehachapi, California

50 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Santa Paula, California

58 mi away
245 South Palm Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

60 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bodfish and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 107.04 mi (172.27 km).

Bodfish

#1 Bodfish

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Population1,956
Coordinates35.5880100, -118.4920300
Altitude819
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: Columbus Avenue (-118.492027, 35.587952)
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.93 L · about $30.34
Round trip
$60.69
10.52 gal · 39.86 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $30.34 $60.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $31.91 $63.81
Premium $6.24 $32.84 $65.68
Diesel $7.57 $39.80 $79.60

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bodfish and Los Angeles. The current time is 07:20:36.

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.