How far is Morro Bay, CA from Esparto, CA?
The driving distance from Morro Bay, CA to Esparto, CA is about 293.5 miles (472.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in San Benito County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morro Bay and Esparto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morro Bay and Esparto.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Old U.S. Route 466
13.3 mi · 20 min · Old U.S. Route 466
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Continue on CA 41
2.6 mi · 4 min · CA 41
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Turn slight right
80 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight right onto El Camino Real
63 m · 7 sec · El Camino Real
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 North
152 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
130.2 mi · 2 hr 30 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on South Valley Freeway
26.3 mi · 30 min · South Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280, I 680: Downtown San Jose, Sacramento
2992 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Sacramento
2997 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sinclair Freeway
44.6 mi · 51 min · Sinclair Freeway
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Continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
74 m · 3 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge
2053 ft · 27 sec · Benicia-Martinez Bridge
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Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento
2286 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 505 North: Winters, Redding
803 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 505 North: Winters, Redding
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
20.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 16: Woodland, Esparto
1636 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 16
1.5 km · 1 min · State Route 16
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Yolo Avenue
1119 ft · 19 sec · Yolo Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yolo Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morro Bay and Esparto.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
130 mi · 02h 30m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Morro Bay and Partly Sunny near Esparto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morro Bay to Esparto?
The road trip is about 293.5 miles (472.4 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?
San Juan Bautista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.8 miles from Morro Bay and 146.7 miles from Esparto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 5:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.77 one way or $119.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Morro Bay and Partly Sunny near Esparto.
Stop Ideas Near San Juan Bautista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Restaurant
City of Gilroy Recreation Division
Gilroy Community Development
Watsonville Water
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Juan Bautista.
Prunedale, California
Gilroy, California
Salinas station
Morgan Hill, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morro Bay and Esparto. Straight-line distance: 238.67 mi (384.1 km).
#1 Morro Bay
City in San Luis Obispo County, California.
| Population | 10,560 |
| Coordinates | 35.3658100, -120.8499000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Esparto
Census designated place
| Population | 3,108 |
| Coordinates | 38.6921300, -122.0171900 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Esparto (-122.01719, 38.69213)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 472 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $59.77 | $119.53 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $62.84 | $125.69 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $64.68 | $129.35 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $78.39 | $156.79 |
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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