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

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Calabasas, CA is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.11 mi
00h 35m
Flight
23.73 mi
38.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.73 mi
Kilometers
38.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.11 mi
Kilometers
43.63 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calabasas
Tue, May 12, 4:16 PM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Tue, May 12, 4:51 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-05-12T15:41
Arrive Calabasas
Tue, May 12, 4:16 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Los Angeles
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Van Nuys
CA

Located in the central San Fernando Valley, this Los Angeles neighborhood is a densely populated area.

From Los Angeles
13.5 mi
00h 17m
To Calabasas
13.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    761 ft · 34 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1959 ft · 55 sec · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 North, CA 110

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.1 km · 55 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Hollywood Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: Ventura

    3026 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway

    15.3 mi · 18 min · Ventura Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Mulholland Drive, Valley Circle Boulevard

    1197 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mulholland Drive

    113 m · 7 sec · Mulholland Drive

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles

    88 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Calabasas Road

    76 m · 8 sec · Calabasas Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Calabasas Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ventura Freeway
15.3 mi · 56%
Hollywood Freeway
9.36 mi · 35%
US 101 North
0.81 mi · 3%
Santa Ana Freeway
0.68 mi · 2%
North Broadway
0.37 mi · 1%
Mulholland Drive
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ventura Freeway

Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway

15.3 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Nuys
00h 17m from Los Angeles
Leave By
7:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Sunny near Calabasas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Van Nuys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Los Angeles and 13.5 miles from Calabasas.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near Calabasas.

Stop Ideas Near Van Nuys

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 Van Nuys and the surrounding midpoint area.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
Stay option 6.3 mi away

Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

Beverly Hills , CA
9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, United States
Rating 4.7/5 2,377 reviews Hotel,Resort hotel,Wedding venue
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.8 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Vernon City Hall

Vernon , CA
4305 S Santa Fe Ave, Vernon, CA 90058, United States
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Nuys.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Calabasas. Straight-line distance: 23.73 mi (38.19 km).

Los Angeles

#1 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
Calabasas

#2 Calabasas

City in California

Population23,688
Coordinates34.1577800, -118.6384200
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Calabasas (-118.63842, 34.15778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.62 L · about $5.54
Round trip
$11.08
1.92 gal · 7.24 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.54 $11.08
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.82 $11.65
Premium $6.24 $5.99 $11.99
Diesel $7.57 $7.26 $14.53

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Calabasas. The current time is 15:41:32.

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.