How far is Mountain Ranch, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

The driving distance from Mountain Ranch, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 366.7 miles (590.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 315.7 miles (508.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
366.73 mi
06h 36m
Flight
315.69 mi
508.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
315.69 mi
Kilometers
508.06 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
366.73 mi
Kilometers
590.19 km
Drive Time
06h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM PDT
Return by in Mountain Ranch
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Ranch
2026-04-22T20:06
Arrive Los Angeles
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:36 PM to 2:06 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Ranch
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Visalia
CA

The fifth most populous city in Tulare County, California.

From Mountain Ranch
182.3 mi
03h 18m
To Los Angeles
184.4 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Ranch and Los Angeles.

  1. 1

    Start on Garabaldi Street

    88 m · 19 sec · Garabaldi Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain Ranch Road

    8.8 mi · 19 min · Mountain Ranch Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Mountain Ranch Road

    52 m · 14 sec · Mountain Ranch Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Saint Charles Street

    10.1 mi · 15 min · East Saint Charles Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on O'Byrnes Ferry Road

    11.4 mi · 16 min · O'Byrnes Ferry Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto La Grange Road

    26.1 mi · 39 min · La Grange Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Merced Falls Road

    2230 ft · 38 sec · Merced Falls Road

  12. 12

    Continue on La Grange Road

    118 m · 7 sec · La Grange Road

  13. 13

    Continue on 2nd Street

    18 mi · 27 min · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto CA 59 South

    43 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto V Street

    1216 ft · 25 sec · V Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 13th Street

    1919 ft · 34 sec · West 13th Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward CA 99 South

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1736 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

    2508 ft · 33 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 South
97 mi · 26%
Golden State Freeway
94.8 mi · 26%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 16%
La Grange Road
26.2 mi · 7%
2nd Street
18 mi · 5%
Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

58.6 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
315.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Visalia
03h 18m from Mountain Ranch
Leave By
10:48 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Mountain Ranch and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mountain Ranch to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 366.7 miles (590.2 km) and usually takes 06h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Visalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.3 miles from Mountain Ranch and 184.4 miles from Los Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 315.7 miles (508.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $74.65 one way or $149.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Mountain Ranch and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near Visalia

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

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

BUS

Visalia, California

1 mi away
425 E. Oak Street
BUS

Goshen Junction, California

12 mi away
30435 Road 68
RAIL

Hanford station

32 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A
RAIL

Corcoran station

35 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Ranch and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 315.69 mi (508.06 km).

Mountain Ranch

#1 Mountain Ranch

Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California

Population1,628
Coordinates38.2282500, -120.5407600
Altitude651
CountryUnited States
Los Angeles

#2 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
Start: Garabaldi Street (-120.540976, 38.228175)
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 590 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.94 gal
48.99 L · about $74.65
Round trip
$149.30
25.88 gal · 97.98 L
Estimated CO2
115 kg one way
Round trip: 230 kg / 507 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $74.65 $149.30
Mid-grade $6.07 $78.49 $156.99
Premium $6.24 $80.78 $161.57
Diesel $7.57 $97.92 $195.83

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 Mountain Ranch and Los Angeles. The current time is 20:06:13.

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.