How far is Del Rey Oaks, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

The driving distance from Del Rey Oaks, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.9 miles (431.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
316.49 mi
05h 19m
Flight
267.94 mi
431.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.94 mi
Kilometers
431.21 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.49 mi
Kilometers
509.34 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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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 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM PDT
Return by in Del Rey Oaks
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Del Rey Oaks
2026-04-22T18:31
Arrive Los Angeles
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 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
6:20 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Del Rey Oaks
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
Lost Hills
CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

From Del Rey Oaks
158.6 mi
02h 40m
To Los Angeles
157.9 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW
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 Del Rey Oaks and Los Angeles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Del Rey Oaks and Los Angeles.

  1. 1

    Start on Canyon del Rey Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon del Rey Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Monterey Salinas Highway

    12.4 mi · 16 min · Monterey Salinas Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    3098 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Blanco Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Blanco Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Sanborn Road

    1.2 km · 59 sec · South Sanborn Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto El Camino Real

    94.6 mi · 1 hr 49 min · El Camino Real

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 46 East: Fresno, Bakersfield

    968 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    24.5 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    149 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Antelope Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Paso Robles Highway

    32.3 mi · 39 min · Paso Robles Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2047 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Westside Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

    2508 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Del Rey Oaks and Los Angeles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
115 mi · 36%
El Camino Real
94.6 mi · 30%
Paso Robles Highway
32.7 mi · 10%
Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 5%
Monterey Salinas Highway
12.4 mi · 4%
I 405 South
5.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

El Camino Real

Merge slight left onto El Camino Real

94.6 mi · 01h 49m

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
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
267.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Hills
02h 40m from Del Rey Oaks
Leave By
6:20 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Del Rey Oaks 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 Del Rey Oaks to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from Del Rey Oaks and 157.9 miles from Los Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 267.9 miles (431.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 6:20 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.44 one way or $128.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Del Rey Oaks and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills

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

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

RAIL

Wasco station

33 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Kettleman City, California

47 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
RAIL

Corcoran station

55 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
RAIL

Bakersfield

67 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Del Rey Oaks and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 267.94 mi (431.21 km).

Del Rey Oaks

#1 Del Rey Oaks

City in Monterey County, California, United States of America

Population1,645
Coordinates36.5932900, -121.8349500
Altitude25
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: Canyon del Rey Boulevard (-121.83512, 36.593125)
End: West 1st Street (-118.243569, 34.052341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.28 L · about $64.44
Round trip
$128.88
22.34 gal · 84.56 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $64.44 $128.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $67.76 $135.51
Premium $6.24 $69.73 $139.47
Diesel $7.57 $84.52 $169.05

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 Del Rey Oaks and Los Angeles. The current time is 18:31:39.

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.