How far is Kelseyville, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Kelseyville, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 525.9 miles (846.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 443.2 miles (713.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
525.85 mi
08h 43m
Flight
443.2 mi
713.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
443.2 mi
Kilometers
713.26 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
525.85 mi
Kilometers
846.28 km
Drive Time
08h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 AM PDT
Return by in Kelseyville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kelseyville
2026-04-18T19:59
Arrive Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:44 PM to 4:14 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kelseyville
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Tranquillity
CA

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

From Kelseyville
244.8 mi
04h 21m
To Long Beach
281 mi
04h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kelseyville and Long Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kelseyville and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Calistoga Street

    16.5 mi · 24 min · Calistoga Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Saint Helena Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway South

    21.7 mi · 26 min · Saint Helena Highway South

  10. 10

    Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Sonoma Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Sonoma Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Redwood Street

    1786 ft · 45 sec · Redwood Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Alameda Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Alameda Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Curtola Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Curtola Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Martinez, San Jose

    1.1 km · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge

    8 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580: Stockton

    1581 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right

    23 mi · 26 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South: Long Beach

    115 m · 9 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1624 ft · 40 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  39. 39

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  41. 41

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  42. 42

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  43. 43

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  44. 44

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kelseyville and Long Beach.

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
45 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
283 mi · 54%
I 405 South
23.2 mi · 4%
Saint Helena Highway South
21.7 mi · 4%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
19.2 mi · 4%
San Diego Freeway
18 mi · 3%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

224 mi · 04h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.7 mi
443.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tranquillity
04h 21m from Kelseyville
Leave By
6:32 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kelseyville and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kelseyville to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 525.9 miles (846.3 km) and usually takes 08h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tranquillity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 244.8 miles from Kelseyville and 281 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 443.2 miles (713.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.7 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $107.07 one way or $214.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kelseyville and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Tranquillity

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

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

RAIL

Madera

42 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
RAIL

Fresno station

43 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

43 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Lemoore, California

57 mi away
300 E Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kelseyville and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 443.2 mi (713.26 km).

Kelseyville

#1 Kelseyville

Census-designated place in Lake County, California

Population2,928
Coordinates38.9779500, -122.8394400
Altitude422
CountryUnited States
Long Beach

#2 Long Beach

The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.

Population454,681
Coordinates33.7669600, -118.1892300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-122.839418, 38.978056)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236, 33.766924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 846 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.56 gal
70.24 L · about $107.07
Round trip
$214.15
37.12 gal · 140.48 L
Estimated CO2
164.9 kg one way
Round trip: 329.9 kg / 727 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $107.07 $214.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $112.58 $225.17
Premium $6.24 $115.87 $231.74
Diesel $7.57 $140.44 $280.89

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 Kelseyville and Long Beach. The current time is 19:59:21.

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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.