How far is Kinneloa Mesa, CA from Santa Clarita, CA?

The driving distance from Kinneloa Mesa, CA to Santa Clarita, CA is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.89 mi
00h 46m
Flight
30.12 mi
48.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.12 mi
Kilometers
48.47 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.89 mi
Kilometers
60.98 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Santa Clarita
Sat, Apr 18, 5:26 AM PDT
Return by in Kinneloa Mesa
Sat, Apr 18, 6:13 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kinneloa Mesa
2026-04-18T04:40
Arrive Santa Clarita
Sat, Apr 18, 5:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kinneloa Mesa
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Burbank
CA

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Kinneloa Mesa
19.4 mi
00h 23m
To Santa Clarita
18.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kinneloa Mesa and Santa Clarita.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kinneloa Mesa and Santa Clarita.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vosburg Street

    726 ft · 34 sec · Vosburg Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sierra Madre Villa Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue

    78 m · 10 sec · Sierra Madre Villa Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Sierra Madre Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Sierra Madre Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on North Sierra Madre Boulevard

    87 m · 8 sec · North Sierra Madre Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Maple Street

    26 m · 2 sec · East Maple Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 210 West: San Fernando

    1971 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Lyons Avenue, Pico Canyon Road

    878 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Lyons Avenue, Newhall, William S. Hart Park, The Master's University

    149 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lyons Avenue

    1604 ft · 36 sec · Lyons Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wiley Canyon Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Wiley Canyon Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Orchard Village Road

    936 ft · 25 sec · Orchard Village Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 16th Street

    1674 ft · 46 sec · 16th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Newhall Avenue

    137 m · 20 sec · Newhall Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newhall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kinneloa Mesa and Santa Clarita.

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Freeway
33.9 mi · 90%
East Sierra Madre Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3%
Wiley Canyon Road
1.06 mi · 3%
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
1.03 mi · 3%
Lyons Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
I 210 West
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Foothill Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

25.6 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burbank
00h 23m from Kinneloa Mesa
Leave By
4:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kinneloa Mesa and Mostly Sunny near Santa Clarita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kinneloa Mesa to Santa Clarita?

The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burbank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Kinneloa Mesa and 18.4 miles from Santa Clarita.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kinneloa Mesa and Mostly Sunny near Santa Clarita.

Stop Ideas Near Burbank

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Burbank and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mosaic Hotel
Food stop 14.1 mi away

Mosaic Hotel

Beverly Hills , CA
125 S Spalding Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, United States
Rating 4.2/5 223 reviews Hotel,Restaurant
The Beverly Hilton
Stay option 14.1 mi away

The Beverly Hilton

Beverly Hills , CA
9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Rating 4.4/5 2,769 reviews Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot

Beverly Hills , CA
9351 Civic Center Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center

Newhall , CA
22421 Market St, Newhall, CA 91321, United States
Rating 4.6/5 81 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burbank.

RAIL

Burbank Airport–South station

5 mi away
3750 Empire Avenue
BUS

La Crescenta, California

7 mi away
Honolulu & Lowell Avenue
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

8 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
RAIL

Van Nuys station

13 mi away
7724 Van Nuys Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kinneloa Mesa and Santa Clarita. Straight-line distance: 30.12 mi (48.47 km).

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#1 Kinneloa Mesa

Kinneloa Mesa is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.1758400, -118.0842400
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Santa Clarita

#2 Santa Clarita

The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population209,990
Coordinates34.3916600, -118.5425900
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: (-118.083435, 34.175984)
End: Newhall Avenue (-118.542083, 34.39121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.06 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.46
2.68 gal · 10.12 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.73 $15.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $8.13 $16.26
Premium $6.24 $8.37 $16.73
Diesel $7.57 $10.14 $20.28

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kinneloa Mesa and Santa Clarita. The current time is 04:40:38.

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.