How far is Los Angeles, CA from Morro Bay, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Morro Bay, CA is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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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 04h 07m.
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 Santa Barbara County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Morro Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Morro Bay.
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Start on West 1st Street
761 ft · 34 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1959 ft · 55 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
16.4 mi · 19 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 154: State Street, Cachuma Lake
1127 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Calle Real
1672 ft · 42 sec · Calle Real
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Turn right onto Chumash Highway
23.9 mi · 33 min · Chumash Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Chumash Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Chumash Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
43 m · 2 sec · Chumash Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
6.3 mi · 10 min · Chumash Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 North
1138 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
56.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Osos Street
558 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
153 m · 24 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Santa Rosa Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Santa Rosa Street
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
10 mi · 12 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Morro Bay Boulevard
1168 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Morro Bay Boulevard
1001 ft · 20 sec · Morro Bay Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morro Bay Boulevard
30 m · 2 sec · Morro Bay Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Morro Bay Boulevard
2681 ft · 59 sec · Morro Bay Boulevard
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Turn left onto Main Street
12 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Morro Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 101 North
Merge slight left
56.5 mi · 01h 05m
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 Mostly Clear near Morro Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Morro Bay?
The road trip is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Mission Canyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Los Angeles and 100.8 miles from Morro Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 8:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.02 one way or $82.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Mostly Clear near Morro Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Mission Canyon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Ocean Mesa RV Resort
City of Santa Barbara Police Department
City of Santa Barbara City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mission Canyon.
Santa Barbara
Goleta station
Carpinteria station
Solvang, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Morro Bay. Straight-line distance: 173.63 mi (279.43 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 Morro Bay
City in San Luis Obispo County, California.
| Population | 10,560 |
| Coordinates | 35.3658100, -120.8499000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morro Bay (-120.8499, 35.36581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $5.77 | $41.02 | $82.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $43.13 | $86.26 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $44.39 | $88.78 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $53.80 | $107.60 |
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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