How far is Gustine, CA from Los Banos, CA?
The driving distance from Gustine, CA to Los Banos, CA is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Stanislaus County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gustine and Los Banos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gustine and Los Banos.
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Start on 4th Street
1527 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 6th Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 6th Avenue
851 ft · 14 sec · 6th Avenue
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Continue on South Avenue
2518 ft · 43 sec · South Avenue
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Turn straight onto Santa Nella Road
3174 ft · 1 min · Santa Nella Road
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Turn right onto Sullivan Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Sullivan Road
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Take the ramp left
1655 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
14.6 mi · 16 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1070 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto 6th Street
564 ft · 25 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gustine and Los Banos.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
14.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gustine and Sunny near Los Banos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gustine to Los Banos?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Gustine and 8.8 miles from Los Banos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gustine and Sunny near Los Banos.
Stop Ideas Near Newman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gustine and Los Banos. Straight-line distance: 16.04 mi (25.81 km).
#1 Gustine
City in Merced County, California, United States of America
| Population | 5,709 |
| Coordinates | 37.2577200, -120.9988200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Los Banos
The county seat of Merced County, California.
| Population | 40,571 |
| Coordinates | 37.0582800, -120.8499200 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: 6th Street (-120.849794, 37.058226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.05 | $12.11 |
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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