How far is Le Grand, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Le Grand, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 290.2 miles (467.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.7 miles (427.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
290.25 mi
05h 03m
Flight
265.72 mi
427.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.72 mi
Kilometers
427.64 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.25 mi
Kilometers
467.11 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM PDT
Return by in Le Grand
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Le Grand
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Le Grand
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
Shafter
CA

City in Kern County, California, United States

From Le Grand
144.4 mi
02h 31m
To Long Beach
145.9 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Le Grand and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Le Grand Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Le Grand Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Minturn Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · South Minturn Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Road 15

    1.4 km · 1 min · Road 15

  4. 4

    Turn right

    41 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Chowchilla Boulevard

    1149 ft · 23 sec · Chowchilla Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    39.4 mi · 44 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 · 30 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 Le Grand 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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
94.8 mi · 33%
Chowchilla Boulevard
80.8 mi · 28%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 20%
I 405 South
23.2 mi · 8%
San Diego Freeway
18 mi · 6%
South Minturn Road
5.32 mi · 2%
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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
265.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shafter
02h 31m from Le Grand
Leave By
6:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Le Grand 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 Le Grand to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 290.2 miles (467.1 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Shafter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.4 miles from Le Grand and 145.9 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 265.7 miles (427.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 6:54 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.07 one way or $118.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Le Grand and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Shafter

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

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

RAIL

Wasco station

12 mi away
700 G Street
RAIL

Bakersfield

27 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Corcoran station

71 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Kettleman City, California

82 mi away
3300 Hubert Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Le Grand and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 265.72 mi (427.64 km).

Le Grand

#1 Le Grand

City in Merced County, California, United States

Population1,659
Coordinates37.2285500, -120.2482300
Altitude77
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: Washington Avenue (-120.248322, 37.228479)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.24 gal
38.77 L · about $59.07
Round trip
$118.15
20.48 gal · 77.54 L
Estimated CO2
91 kg one way
Round trip: 182 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $59.07 $118.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $62.12 $124.23
Premium $6.24 $63.93 $127.86
Diesel $7.57 $77.49 $154.97

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 Le Grand and Long Beach. The current time is 22:57:14.

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.