How far is Cayucos, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Cayucos, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 207 miles (333.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cayucos and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cayucos and Los Angeles.
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Start on South Ocean Avenue
112 m · 11 sec · South Ocean Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
16.1 mi · 20 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on North Santa Rosa Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Santa Rosa Street
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Turn right onto Olive Street
1013 ft · 36 sec · Olive Street
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on El Camino Real
44.8 mi · 52 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 154: Los Olivos, Lake Cachuma
1266 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Chumash Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Chumash Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
39 m · 2 sec · Chumash Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Chumash Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Chumash Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
23.9 mi · 33 min · Chumash Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 101 South
1206 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
17 mi · 20 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on Ventura Freeway
70.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 101
1 km · 44 sec · Route 101
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
10.3 mi · 14 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 Cayucos 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.
Ventura Freeway
Continue on Ventura Freeway
70.5 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Cayucos 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 Cayucos to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 207 miles (333.2 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Goleta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Cayucos and 103.7 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 9:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.17 one way or $84.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cayucos and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Goleta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Ocean Mesa RV Resort
City of Santa Barbara Police Department
City of Santa Barbara City Hall
Superior Court Of California County Of Santa Barbara
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goleta.
Goleta station
Santa Barbara
Carpinteria station
Solvang, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cayucos and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 178.42 mi (287.14 km).
#1 Cayucos
Census designated place
| Population | 2,592 |
| Coordinates | 35.4427500, -120.8921300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $42.17 | $84.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $44.34 | $88.68 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $45.64 | $91.27 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $55.31 | $110.63 |
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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