How far is Kingsburg, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

The driving distance from Kingsburg, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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
199.27 mi
03h 15m
Flight
185.44 mi
298.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.44 mi
Kilometers
298.43 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.27 mi
Kilometers
320.7 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Sun, May 31, 7:18 AM PDT
Return by in Kingsburg
Sun, May 31, 10:34 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsburg
2026-05-31T04:03
Arrive Los Angeles
Sun, May 31, 7:18 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 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
Greenfield
CA

City in Monterey County, California, United States

From Kingsburg
98.8 mi
01h 37m
To Los Angeles
100.5 mi
01h 37m

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
82°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsburg and Los Angeles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingsburg and Los Angeles.

  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 left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

    2508 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 14 sec · West 1st Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsburg and Los Angeles.

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
94.8 mi · 48%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 29%
Road 12
20.5 mi · 10%
Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 8%
I 405 South
5.56 mi · 3%
Davis Avenue
0.55 mi
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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
185.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
01h 37m from Kingsburg
Leave By
10:30 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingsburg and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingsburg to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.8 miles from Kingsburg and 100.5 miles from Los Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 10:30 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.56 one way or $81.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingsburg and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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

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

RAIL

Bakersfield

12 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Wasco station

47 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Tehachapi, California

52 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Mojave, California

79 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsburg and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 185.44 mi (298.43 km).

Kingsburg

#1 Kingsburg

Town in California, USA

Population12,389
Coordinates36.5138400, -119.5540200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Los Angeles

#2 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Population3,970,219
Coordinates34.0522300, -118.2436800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Draper Street (-119.554031, 36.513849)
End: West 1st Street (-118.243569, 34.052341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.62 L · about $40.56
Round trip
$81.11
14.06 gal · 53.24 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $40.56 $81.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $42.64 $85.29
Premium $6.24 $43.89 $87.78
Diesel $7.57 $53.20 $106.39

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 Los Angeles. The current time is 04:03:10.

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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.