How far is Los Angeles, CA from Lost Hills, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Lost Hills, CA is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.92 mi
02h 46m
Flight
135.81 mi
218.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.81 mi
Kilometers
218.57 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.92 mi
Kilometers
233.22 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lost Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 12:35 PM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Thu, Apr 16, 3:22 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-04-16T09:49
Arrive Lost Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 12:35 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Angeles
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Lebec
CA

City in California, United States of America

From Los Angeles
72.5 mi
01h 23m
To Lost Hills
72.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Lost Hills.

  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

    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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Paso Robles Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Farnsworth Avenue

    34 m · 10 sec · Farnsworth Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
57.7 mi · 40%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 26%
Golden State Freeway
29 mi · 20%
Hollywood Freeway
16.3 mi · 11%
Paso Robles Highway
2.42 mi · 2%
Santa Ana Freeway
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

57.7 mi · 01h 02m

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
135.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebec
01h 23m from Los Angeles
Leave By
12:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Lost Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Lost Hills?

The road trip is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Los Angeles and 72.5 miles from Lost Hills.

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

The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 12:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.48 one way or $58.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lebec

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

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

BUS

Fillmore, California

50 mi away
718 West Ventura St.
BUS

Tehachapi, California

50 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Santa Paula, California

58 mi away
245 South Palm Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

60 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Lost Hills. Straight-line distance: 135.81 mi (218.57 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
Lost Hills

#2 Lost Hills

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Population2,412
Coordinates35.6163500, -119.6942900
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Lost Hills (-119.69429, 35.61635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.36 L · about $29.48
Round trip
$58.96
10.22 gal · 38.72 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $29.48 $58.96
Mid-grade $6.07 $31.00 $61.99
Premium $6.24 $31.90 $63.80
Diesel $7.57 $38.67 $77.33

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Lost Hills. The current time is 09:49:22.

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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.