How far is Mission Hills, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Mission Hills, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 151.6 miles (244 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Ventura County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mission Hills and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mission Hills and Los Angeles.
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Start on Calle Segundo
106 m · 21 sec · Calle Segundo
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rucker Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Rucker Road
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Turn left onto Purisima Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Purisima Road
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Turn right onto Mission Gate Road
2051 ft · 2 min · Mission Gate Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto San Julian Road
16.3 mi · 22 min · San Julian Road
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit right
1607 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
47.2 mi · 55 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on Ventura Freeway
70.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Ventura Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 101
1 km · 44 sec · Route 101
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway
636 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on West Aliso Street
125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mission Hills and Los Angeles.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ventura Freeway
Continue on Ventura Freeway
70.5 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Mission Hills and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mission Hills to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 151.6 miles (244 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oak View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Mission Hills and 76 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.50 one way or $66.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mission Hills and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Oak View
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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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 Oak View.
Ventura
Carpinteria station
Santa Paula, California
Oxnard Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mission Hills and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 132.52 mi (213.27 km).
#1 Mission Hills
Situated in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County at an elevation of 325 feet, this census-designated place lies immediately north of the city of Lompoc.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6860900, -120.4368300 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: West 1st Street (-118.243569, 34.052341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $6.26 | $33.50 | $66.99 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $34.77 | $69.54 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $35.79 | $71.57 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $45.01 | $90.02 |
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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