How far is Los Angeles, CA from Vandenberg Village, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Vandenberg Village, CA is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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
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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 03h 09m.
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.
City in California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Vandenberg Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Vandenberg Village.
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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 left onto East Ocean Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Ocean Avenue
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Turn right onto North H Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · North H Street
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Turn left onto Cabrillo Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1179 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Apollo Way
809 ft · 27 sec · Apollo Way
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Turn right onto Constellation Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Constellation Road
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Turn left onto Aldebaran Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Aldebaran Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aldebaran Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Vandenberg Village.
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Vandenberg Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Vandenberg Village?
The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Carpinteria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Los Angeles and 77.1 miles from Vandenberg Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 10:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.38 one way or $62.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Los Angeles and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Vandenberg Village.
Stop Ideas Near Carpinteria
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 Carpinteria.
Carpinteria station
Santa Barbara
Ventura
Goleta station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Vandenberg Village. Straight-line distance: 134.68 mi (216.74 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 Vandenberg Village
Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California
| Population | 6,497 |
| Coordinates | 34.7083200, -120.4676600 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vandenberg Village (-120.46766, 34.70832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $31.38 | $62.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $33.00 | $66.00 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $33.96 | $67.92 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $41.16 | $82.33 |
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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