How far is Campo, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Campo, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Campo and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campo and Los Angeles.
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Start on Moore Road
126 m · 18 sec · Moore Road
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Turn right onto Sheridan Road
25 m · 9 sec · Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto Jeb Stuart Road
628 ft · 13 sec · Jeb Stuart Road
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Turn straight onto Jeb Stuart Lane
95 m · 6 sec · Jeb Stuart Lane
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Continue on Forest Gate Road
787 ft · 20 sec · Forest Gate Road
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Turn left onto Campo Road
11.5 mi · 17 min · Campo Road
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Continue on State Route 94
9.1 mi · 10 min · State Route 94
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Continue on Campo Road
8.8 mi · 10 min · Campo Road
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Continue on State Route 94
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Route 94
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Continue on Campo Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Campo Road
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Turn left onto Campo Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Campo Road
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spring Street
114 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Spring Street
2187 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 8 West: San Diego
1211 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mission Valley Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Mission Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 805 South, I 805 North: National City, Chula Vista, Los Angeles
150 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 805 North: Los Angeles
3275 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
35.4 mi · 42 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road
1266 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
527 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Jamboree Road
760 ft · 18 sec · Jamboree Road
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
2.2 mi · 5 min · El Camino Real
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Turn left onto Newport Avenue
109 m · 14 sec · Newport Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1127 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alameda Street, Union Station
798 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on East Arcadia Street
988 ft · 32 sec · East Arcadia Street
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Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street
1696 ft · 45 sec · North Los Angeles Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
141 m · 18 sec · East 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 Campo 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.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
35.4 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Clear leaving Campo 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 Campo to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Oceanside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Campo and 88.5 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 10:50 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.75 one way or $75.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Campo and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Oceanside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Inn at Moonlight Beach
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
San Marcos Human Resources
Aviara Golf Club
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oceanside.
Oceanside Transit Center
Carlsbad Village station
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Encinitas, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Campo and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 143.09 mi (230.28 km).
#1 Campo
Situated in the high desert foothills of southeastern San Diego County near the Mexican border, this community rests at an elevation of 2,615 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.6064500, -116.4689100 |
| Altitude | 797 |
| 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: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $6.26 | $37.75 | $75.51 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $39.19 | $78.38 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $40.33 | $80.67 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $50.73 | $101.46 |
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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