How far is Los Angeles, CA from Visalia, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Visalia, CA is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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
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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 32m.
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 Kern County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Visalia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Visalia.
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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
15.5 mi · 20 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
55.3 mi · 59 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillman Street, Prosperity Avenue
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on North Hillman Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Hillman Street
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Continue on Road 108
3.5 mi · 5 min · Road 108
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Continue on South Demaree Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Demaree Street
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Turn right onto West Noble Avenue
48 m · 3 sec · West Noble Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 63 North: Court Street
2734 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Court Street
1356 ft · 31 sec · South Court Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
26 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Visalia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Sunny near Visalia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Visalia?
The road trip is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Arvin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Los Angeles and 91.4 miles from Visalia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 9:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.27 one way or $74.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near Visalia.
Stop Ideas Near Arvin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arvin.
Bakersfield
Tehachapi, California
Mojave, California
Wasco station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Visalia. Straight-line distance: 168.16 mi (270.62 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 Visalia
The fifth most populous city in Tulare County, California.
| Population | 135,007 |
| Coordinates | 36.3302300, -119.2920600 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Visalia (-119.29206, 36.33023)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $37.27 | $74.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $39.19 | $78.37 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $40.33 | $80.66 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $48.88 | $97.77 |
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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