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

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Greenfield, CA is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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
268.57 mi
05h 11m
Flight
230.78 mi
371.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.78 mi
Kilometers
371.4 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.57 mi
Kilometers
432.22 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenfield
Sun, May 31, 6:27 AM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Sun, May 31, 11:39 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-05-31T01:15
Arrive Greenfield
Sun, May 31, 6:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Angeles
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
Lost Hills
CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

From Los Angeles
134.3 mi
02h 35m
To Greenfield
134.3 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    761 ft · 32 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1959 ft · 49 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

    15.5 mi · 20 min · Hollywood Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 46: Lost Hills, Paso Robles

    1799 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Paso Robles Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Paso Robles Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1539 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Paso Robles Highway

    29.7 mi · 35 min · Paso Robles Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Antelope Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Antelope Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    24.4 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit right

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto El Camino Real

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min · El Camino Real

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto El Camino Real

    1 km · 1 min · El Camino Real

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Oak Avenue

    40 m · 4 sec · Oak Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
El Camino Real
62 mi · 23%
Westside Freeway
57.7 mi · 21%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 14%
Paso Robles Highway
32.6 mi · 12%
Antelope Road
31.4 mi · 12%
Golden State Freeway
29 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

El Camino Real

Merge slight left onto El Camino Real

60.9 mi · 01h 10m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
230.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Hills
02h 35m from Los Angeles
Leave By
6:36 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from Los Angeles and 134.3 miles from Greenfield.

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

The direct path is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.69 one way or $109.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills

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

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

RAIL

Wasco station

33 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Kettleman City, California

47 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
RAIL

Corcoran station

55 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
RAIL

Bakersfield

67 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Greenfield. Straight-line distance: 230.78 mi (371.4 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
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#2 Greenfield

City in Monterey County, California, United States

Population17,184
Coordinates36.3208000, -121.2438100
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Greenfield (-121.24381, 36.3208)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.48 gal
35.87 L · about $54.69
Round trip
$109.38
18.96 gal · 71.74 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.5 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $54.69 $109.38
Mid-grade $6.07 $57.51 $115.01
Premium $6.24 $59.18 $118.37
Diesel $7.57 $71.74 $143.47

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 Los Angeles and Greenfield. The current time is 01:15:57.

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.