How far is Los Angeles, CA from Winton, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Winton, CA is about 283.6 miles (456.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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
283.57 mi
05h 21m
Flight
266.12 mi
428.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.12 mi
Kilometers
428.28 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.57 mi
Kilometers
456.36 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Winton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 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
6:16 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Delano
CA

A city in Kern County, California.

From Los Angeles
141.9 mi
02h 40m
To Winton
141.7 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Winton.

  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

    111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    28.2 mi · 33 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Atwater Boulevard

    1940 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Atwater Boulevard

    63 m · 7 sec · Atwater Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Shaffer Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Shaffer Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Winton Way

    1317 ft · 38 sec · North Winton Way

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Walnut Avenue

    19 m · 2 sec · West Walnut Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Walnut Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Highway
111 mi · 39%
Golden State Freeway
62.4 mi · 22%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 13%
Northbound California State Route 99
28.2 mi · 10%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 8%
Hollywood Freeway
16.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Continue on Golden State Highway

111 mi · 02h 00m

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
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
266.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delano
02h 40m from Los Angeles
Leave By
6:16 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Winton?

The road trip is about 283.6 miles (456.4 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Delano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.9 miles from Los Angeles and 141.7 miles from Winton.

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

The direct path is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 6:16 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.75 one way or $115.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Los Angeles and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winton.

Stop Ideas Near Delano

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

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

RAIL

Wasco station

21 mi away
700 G Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

46 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
RAIL

Bakersfield

49 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
BUS

Visalia, California

62 mi away
425 E. Oak Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Winton. Straight-line distance: 266.12 mi (428.28 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
Winton

#2 Winton

City in St.

Population10,613
Coordinates37.3893800, -120.6132500
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Winton (-120.61325, 37.38938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.01 gal
37.88 L · about $57.75
Round trip
$115.50
20.02 gal · 75.76 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 177.9 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $57.75 $115.50
Mid-grade $6.07 $60.72 $121.44
Premium $6.24 $62.49 $124.98
Diesel $7.57 $75.75 $151.49

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 Winton. The current time is 23:04:05.

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.