How far is Del Rio, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

The driving distance from Del Rio, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 323.1 miles (519.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
323.04 mi
05h 35m
Flight
298.38 mi
480.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
298.38 mi
Kilometers
480.19 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.04 mi
Kilometers
519.89 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Thu, Oct 15, 6:04 PM PDT
Return by in Del Rio
Thu, Oct 15, 11:39 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Del Rio
2026-10-15T12:29
Arrive Los Angeles
Thu, Oct 15, 6:04 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
5:50 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Del Rio
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
Pixley
CA

Census designated place

From Del Rio
160.7 mi
02h 47m
To Los Angeles
162.4 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Del Rio Drive

    128 m · 21 sec · Del Rio Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Thunderbird Drive

    1928 ft · 1 min · Thunderbird Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Carver Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Carver Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ladd Road

    2897 ft · 47 sec · Ladd Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Tully Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Tully Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Briggsmore Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Briggsmore Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on North Carpenter Road

    158 m · 14 sec · North Carpenter Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1580 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    96.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

    2508 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Del Rio 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Carpenter Road
138 mi · 43%
Golden State Freeway
94.8 mi · 29%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 18%
Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 5%
I 405 South
5.56 mi · 2%
Tully Road
4.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Carpenter Road

Merge slight left

96.5 mi · 01h 50m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
298.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pixley
02h 47m from Del Rio
Leave By
5:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Del Rio 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 Del Rio to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 323.1 miles (519.9 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Pixley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.7 miles from Del Rio and 162.4 miles from Los Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 5:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.38 one way or $142.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Del Rio and Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near Pixley

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

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

RAIL

Corcoran station

28 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Visalia, California

40 mi away
425 E. Oak Street
RAIL

Wasco station

42 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Goshen Junction, California

43 mi away
30435 Road 68

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Del Rio and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 298.38 mi (480.19 km).

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#1 Del Rio

Situated in the San Joaquin Valley area of Stanislaus County at an elevation of 128 feet, this community lies just north of Modesto near the Stanislaus River.

Population0
Coordinates37.7435400, -121.0118800
Altitude39
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: Del Rio Drive (-121.014383, 37.743505)
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.4 gal
43.15 L · about $71.38
Round trip
$142.75
22.8 gal · 86.3 L
Estimated CO2
101.3 kg one way
Round trip: 202.6 kg / 447 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $71.38 $142.75
Mid-grade $6.50 $74.09 $148.18
Premium $6.69 $76.25 $152.51
Diesel $8.41 $95.91 $191.82

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Del Rio and Los Angeles. The current time is 12:29:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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