How far is East Oakdale, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

The driving distance from East Oakdale, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 325 miles (523.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295.2 miles (475 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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
325.06 mi
05h 45m
Flight
295.17 mi
475.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
295.17 mi
Kilometers
475.03 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.06 mi
Kilometers
523.13 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Sun, Apr 19, 7:14 AM PDT
Return by in East Oakdale
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Oakdale
2026-04-19T01:28
Arrive Los Angeles
Sun, Apr 19, 7:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 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
5:28 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Oakdale
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 East Oakdale
161.4 mi
02h 53m
To Los Angeles
163.7 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Oakdale and Los Angeles.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    87 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rodden Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Rodden Road

  3. 3

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

    1 mi · 4 min · Rodden Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Rodden Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Rodden Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Valley Home Road

    2332 ft · 46 sec · Valley Home Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Yosemite Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Yosemite Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Albers Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Albers Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Geer Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Geer Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Santa Fe Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Santa Fe Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Vincent Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · North Vincent Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Shanks Road

    2375 ft · 54 sec · Shanks Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    74.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

    2508 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Oakdale 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shanks Road
117 mi · 36%
Golden State Freeway
94.8 mi · 29%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 18%
Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 5%
Albers Road
7.66 mi · 2%
Santa Fe Avenue
6.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Shanks Road

Merge slight left

74.9 mi · 01h 25m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
295.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pixley
02h 53m from East Oakdale
Leave By
5:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Oakdale 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 East Oakdale to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 325 miles (523.1 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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 161.4 miles from East Oakdale and 163.7 miles from Los Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 295.2 miles (475 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 5:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.17 one way or $132.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Oakdale 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 East Oakdale and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 295.17 mi (475.03 km).

East Oakdale

#1 East Oakdale

Census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California

Population2,762
Coordinates37.7879800, -120.8038200
Altitude44
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: (-120.803935, 37.787989)
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 523 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.47 gal
43.42 L · about $66.17
Round trip
$132.34
22.94 gal · 86.84 L
Estimated CO2
101.9 kg one way
Round trip: 203.9 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $66.17 $132.34
Mid-grade $6.07 $69.58 $139.15
Premium $6.24 $71.61 $143.21
Diesel $7.57 $86.79 $173.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Oakdale and Los Angeles. The current time is 01:28:39.

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.