How far is Lancaster, CA from Oban, CA?
The driving distance from Lancaster, CA to Oban, CA is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and Oban.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Oban.
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Start on Sierra Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Sierra Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sierra Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster and Oban.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Sierra Highway
Start on Sierra Highway
5.31 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Lancaster and Sunny near Oban.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lancaster to Oban?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Quartz Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Lancaster and 2.7 miles from Oban.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.19 one way or $2.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lancaster and Sunny near Oban.
Stop Ideas Near Quartz Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quartz Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Oban. Straight-line distance: 5.32 mi (8.56 km).
#1 Lancaster
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 155,822 |
| Coordinates | 34.6980400, -118.1367400 |
| Altitude | 719 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oban
Positioned in the San Gabriel Mountains foothills at an elevation of 2,303 feet, this unincorporated community belongs to Los Angeles County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7744300, -118.1481300 |
| Altitude | 702 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oban (-118.14813, 34.77443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $1.23 | $2.47 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $1.60 | $3.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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