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

The driving distance from Kingsburg, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 222 miles (357.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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
221.94 mi
03h 37m
Flight
204.85 mi
329.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.85 mi
Kilometers
329.68 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.94 mi
Kilometers
357.17 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Sun, May 31, 7:38 AM PDT
Return by in Kingsburg
Sun, May 31, 11:16 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsburg
2026-05-31T04:00
Arrive Long Beach
Sun, May 31, 7:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsburg
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
Arvin
CA

City in Kern County, California, United States

From Kingsburg
110.9 mi
01h 48m
To Long Beach
111.1 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Draper Street

    23 m · 29 sec · Draper Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Draper Street

    141 m · 17 sec · Draper Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Davis Avenue

    2908 ft · 58 sec · Davis Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Road 12

    647 ft · 17 sec · Road 12

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    23 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  15. 15

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

    115 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1624 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
94.8 mi · 43%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 26%
I 405 South
23.2 mi · 10%
Road 12
20.5 mi · 9%
San Diego Freeway
18 mi · 8%
Long Beach Freeway
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

58.6 mi · 01h 03m

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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
204.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arvin
01h 48m from Kingsburg
Leave By
9:44 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingsburg and Patchy Fog then 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 Kingsburg to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 222 miles (357.2 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Arvin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from Kingsburg and 111.1 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 9:44 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.17 one way or $90.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingsburg and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Arvin

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

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

RAIL

Bakersfield

25 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
BUS

Tehachapi, California

35 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Mojave, California

62 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway
RAIL

Wasco station

63 mi away
700 G Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsburg and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 204.85 mi (329.68 km).

Kingsburg

#1 Kingsburg

Town in California, USA

Population12,389
Coordinates36.5138400, -119.5540200
Altitude92
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: Draper Street (-119.554031, 36.513849)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189236, 33.766924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.83 gal
29.65 L · about $45.17
Round trip
$90.34
15.66 gal · 59.3 L
Estimated CO2
69.6 kg one way
Round trip: 139.2 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $45.17 $90.34
Mid-grade $6.07 $47.50 $94.99
Premium $6.24 $48.88 $97.77
Diesel $7.57 $59.25 $118.50

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsburg and Long Beach. The current time is 04:00:47.

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.