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

The driving distance from Keyes, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 340.2 miles (547.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.2 miles (488 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m 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
340.23 mi
05h 45m
Flight
303.25 mi
488.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.25 mi
Kilometers
488.03 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.23 mi
Kilometers
547.54 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 Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM PDT
Return by in Keyes
Thu, Apr 23, 11:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keyes
2026-04-23T00:19
Arrive Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 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
11:45 AM to 1:45 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
5:30 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keyes
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
Delano
CA

A city in Kern County, California.

From Keyes
164.3 mi
02h 52m
To Long Beach
175.9 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rohde Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Rohde Road

  2. 2

    Continue on 7th Street

    2640 ft · 1 min · 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nunes Road

    1022 ft · 28 sec · Nunes Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Golden State Boulevard

    1381 ft · 45 sec · North Golden State Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Keyes Road

    1499 ft · 37 sec · East Keyes Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    85.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    23 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  17. 17

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

    115 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1624 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  21. 21

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

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 28 sec · South Chestnut Place

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Keyes 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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Keyes Road
127 mi · 37%
Golden State Freeway
94.8 mi · 28%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 17%
I 405 South
23.2 mi · 7%
San Diego Freeway
18 mi · 5%
Long Beach Freeway
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Keyes Road

Merge slight left

85.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
303.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delano
02h 52m from Keyes
Leave By
5:30 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Keyes 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 Keyes to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 340.2 miles (547.5 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?

Delano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.3 miles from Keyes and 175.9 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 303.2 miles (488 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 5:30 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.29 one way or $138.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Delano

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

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

RAIL

Wasco station

21 mi away
700 G Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

46 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
RAIL

Bakersfield

49 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
BUS

Visalia, California

62 mi away
425 E. Oak Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keyes and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 303.25 mi (488.03 km).

Keyes

#1 Keyes

City in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population5,601
Coordinates37.5566000, -120.9154900
Altitude28
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: Rohde Road (-120.915453, 37.556654)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 548 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.01 gal
45.45 L · about $69.29
Round trip
$138.57
24.02 gal · 90.9 L
Estimated CO2
106.7 kg one way
Round trip: 213.5 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $69.29 $138.57
Mid-grade $6.07 $72.85 $145.71
Premium $6.24 $74.98 $149.96
Diesel $7.57 $90.88 $181.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Keyes and Long Beach. The current time is 00:19:56.

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.