How far is Los Angeles, CA from Mission Hills, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Mission Hills, CA is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Ventura County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Mission Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Mission Hills.
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Start on West 1st Street
761 ft · 32 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1959 ft · 49 sec · North Broadway
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 North, CA 110
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.1 km · 55 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Continue on Hollywood Freeway
9.4 mi · 13 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: Ventura
3026 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway
52.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight left
18.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on El Camino Real
46.9 mi · 55 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 1: Lompoc, Vandenberg AFB
1656 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Cabrillo Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on San Julian Road
16.3 mi · 22 min · San Julian Road
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Turn right onto Hwy 246
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hwy 246
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Turn left onto Mission Gate Road
2051 ft · 2 min · Mission Gate Road
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Turn left onto Purisima Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Purisima Road
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Turn right onto Rucker Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Rucker Road
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Turn right onto Calle Segundo
106 m · 15 sec · Calle Segundo
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Calle Segundo
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Mission Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ventura Freeway
Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway
52.6 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Sunny near Mission Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Mission Hills?
The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Oak View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Los Angeles and 76 miles from Mission Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 10:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.50 one way or $66.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near Mission Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Oak View
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Ventura City Hall (formerly the Ventura County Courthouse - California Historical Landmark #847)
San Buenaventura City Hall
Housing Authority of the City of Sanbuenaventura ( Main Office)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak View.
Ventura
Carpinteria station
Santa Paula, California
Oxnard Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Mission Hills. Straight-line distance: 132.52 mi (213.27 km).
#1 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
| Population | 3,970,219 |
| Coordinates | 34.0522300, -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mission Hills
Situated in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County at an elevation of 325 feet, this census-designated place lies immediately north of the city of Lompoc.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6860900, -120.4368300 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mission Hills (-120.43683, 34.68609)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $33.50 | $66.99 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $34.77 | $69.54 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $35.79 | $71.57 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $45.01 | $90.02 |
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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