How far is Esparto, CA from Morro Bay, CA?
The driving distance from Esparto, CA to Morro Bay, CA is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in San Benito County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Esparto and Morro Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Esparto and Morro Bay.
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Start on Yolo Avenue
1119 ft · 24 sec · Yolo Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
113 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
1 km · 57 sec
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Take the ramp right
1670 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: San Francisco
2201 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.7 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose
3211 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway
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Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge
8 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
31.3 mi · 36 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Keep slight right
12 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Los Angeles, San Francisco
1004 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: Los Angeles
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway
34.3 mi · 40 min · Bayshore Freeway
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Continue on El Camino Real
10 mi · 11 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
119.3 mi · 2 hr 18 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41: Morro Bay
878 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto CA 41
2.6 mi · 4 min · CA 41
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 466
13.3 mi · 20 min · Old U.S. Route 466
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Take the ramp left
1220 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
139 m · 6 sec · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1206 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2775 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Esparto and Morro Bay.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
119 mi · 02h 18m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Esparto and Partly Sunny near Morro Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Esparto to Morro Bay?
The road trip is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?
San Juan Bautista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.8 miles from Esparto and 146.6 miles from Morro Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 5:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.71 one way or $119.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Esparto and Partly Sunny near Morro Bay.
Stop Ideas Near San Juan Bautista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Restaurant
City of Gilroy Recreation Division
Gilroy Community Development
Watsonville Water
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Juan Bautista.
Prunedale, California
Gilroy, California
Salinas station
Morgan Hill, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Esparto and Morro Bay. Straight-line distance: 238.67 mi (384.1 km).
#1 Esparto
Census designated place
| Population | 3,108 |
| Coordinates | 38.6921300, -122.0171900 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morro Bay
City in San Luis Obispo County, California.
| Population | 10,560 |
| Coordinates | 35.3658100, -120.8499000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morro Bay (-120.8499, 35.36581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 472 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $59.71 | $119.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $62.78 | $125.57 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $64.62 | $129.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $78.32 | $156.64 |
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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