How far is Los Banos, CA from Gustine, CA?
The driving distance from Los Banos, CA to Gustine, CA is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Stanislaus County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Banos and Gustine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Banos and Gustine.
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Start on 6th Street
564 ft · 27 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto East Pacheco Boulevard
6.3 mi · 9 min · East Pacheco Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Sacramento, San Francisco
2785 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
14.3 mi · 15 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 140: Gustine, Merced
1347 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Sullivan Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Sullivan Road
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Turn left onto Santa Nella Road
3163 ft · 60 sec · Santa Nella Road
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Continue on South Avenue
2518 ft · 43 sec · South Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
842 ft · 14 sec · 6th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 4th Street
44 m · 2 sec · 4th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 4th Street
1558 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Banos and Gustine.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
14.3 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Los Banos and Sunny near Gustine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Banos to Gustine?
The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Los Banos and 13.5 miles from Gustine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Banos and Sunny near Gustine.
Stop Ideas Near Newman
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 Newman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Banos and Gustine. Straight-line distance: 16.04 mi (25.81 km).
#1 Los Banos
The county seat of Merced County, California.
| Population | 40,571 |
| Coordinates | 37.0582800, -120.8499200 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gustine
City in Merced County, California, United States of America
| Population | 5,709 |
| Coordinates | 37.2577200, -120.9988200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gustine (-120.99882, 37.25772)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.82 | $11.65 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
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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