How far is Los Angeles, CA from Orange Cove, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Orange Cove, CA is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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
204.73 mi
04h 04m
Flight
187.67 mi
302.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.67 mi
Kilometers
302.03 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.73 mi
Kilometers
329.48 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange Cove
Thu, Apr 23, 10:16 AM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-04-23T06:11
Arrive Orange Cove
Thu, Apr 23, 10:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 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

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
Greenfield
CA

City in Monterey County, California, United States

From Los Angeles
102.5 mi
02h 02m
To Orange Cove
102.2 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Orange Cove.

  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 left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    55.3 mi · 59 min · Golden State Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillman Street, Prosperity Avenue

    1477 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on North Hillman Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Hillman Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Road 108

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Road 108

  18. 18

    Continue on South Demaree Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · South Demaree Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Demaree Road

    2582 ft · 42 sec · North Demaree Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Demaree Street

    2649 ft · 45 sec · North Demaree Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Riggin Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · West Riggin Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Dinuba Boulevard

    2783 ft · 57 sec · North Dinuba Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Road 124

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Road 124

  24. 24

    Continue on Dinuba Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dinuba Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Road 128

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Road 128

  26. 26

    Continue on Road 128

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Road 128

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Avenue 460

    1 mi · 2 min · Avenue 460

  28. 28

    Continue on Park Boulevard

    2608 ft · 1 min · Park Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Center Street

    23 m · 2 sec · Center Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
62.4 mi · 30%
Golden State Highway
55.3 mi · 27%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 18%
Hollywood Freeway
16.3 mi · 8%
Road 128
9.52 mi · 5%
Road 124
7.41 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Continue on Golden State Highway

55.3 mi · 00h 59m

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
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
187.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
02h 02m from Los Angeles
Leave By
8:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Orange Cove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Orange Cove?

The road trip is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Los Angeles and 102.2 miles from Orange Cove.

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

The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 8:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.71 one way or $83.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Orange Cove.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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

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

RAIL

Bakersfield

12 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Wasco station

47 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Tehachapi, California

52 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Mojave, California

79 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Orange Cove. Straight-line distance: 187.67 mi (302.03 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
Orange Cove

#2 Orange Cove

City in Fresno County, California, United States

Population10,118
Coordinates36.6243900, -119.3137300
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Orange Cove (-119.31373, 36.62439)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.23 gal
27.35 L · about $41.71
Round trip
$83.42
14.46 gal · 54.7 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.5 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $41.71 $83.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $43.86 $87.71
Premium $6.24 $45.14 $90.27
Diesel $7.57 $54.71 $109.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Orange Cove. The current time is 06:11:56.

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.