How far is North Fair Oaks, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

The driving distance from North Fair Oaks, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 362.1 miles (582.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 324 miles (521.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
362.04 mi
06h 09m
Flight
324.01 mi
521.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
324.01 mi
Kilometers
521.44 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.04 mi
Kilometers
582.65 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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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 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Sat, Apr 18, 5:54 PM PDT
Return by in North Fair Oaks
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Fair Oaks
2026-04-18T11:44
Arrive Los Angeles
Sat, Apr 18, 5:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 1:40 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
11:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Fair Oaks
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
Avenal
CA

City in Kings County, California, United States

From North Fair Oaks
179.9 mi
03h 04m
To Los Angeles
182.1 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Fair Oaks and Los Angeles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Fair Oaks and Los Angeles.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Encina Avenue

    747 ft · 38 sec · Encina Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oak Drive

    784 ft · 41 sec · Oak Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto San Benito Avenue

    1399 ft · 52 sec · San Benito Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Fair Oaks Avenue

    1653 ft · 1 min · Fair Oaks Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Marsh Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Marsh Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 South: San Jose

    1640 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bayshore Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Bayshore Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway

    42.4 mi · 49 min · Bayshore Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 East: 10th Street, Pacheco Pass Road

    1539 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    108 m · 13 sec · East 10th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Pacheco Pass Highway

    40.6 mi · 50 min · Pacheco Pass Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles

    3148 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    181.1 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

    2508 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Fair Oaks 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
239 mi · 66%
Bayshore Freeway
49.9 mi · 14%
Pacheco Pass Highway
40.6 mi · 11%
Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 4%
I 405 South
5.56 mi · 2%
Golden State Freeway
4.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

181 mi · 03h 14m

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 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
324 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avenal
03h 04m from North Fair Oaks
Leave By
11:40 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Fair Oaks 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 North Fair Oaks to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 362.1 miles (582.7 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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?

Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.9 miles from North Fair Oaks and 182.1 miles from Los Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 324 miles (521.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 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 $73.73 one way or $147.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Fair Oaks and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near Avenal

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

15 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

43 mi away
300 E Street
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

46 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Corcoran station

53 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Fair Oaks and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 324.01 mi (521.44 km).

North Fair Oaks

#1 North Fair Oaks

Census designated place

Population14,687
Coordinates37.4743800, -122.1966300
Altitude8
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: Encina Avenue (-122.196823, 37.474466)
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 583 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.78 gal
48.36 L · about $73.73
Round trip
$147.46
25.56 gal · 96.72 L
Estimated CO2
113.6 kg one way
Round trip: 227.2 kg / 501 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $73.73 $147.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $77.52 $155.05
Premium $6.24 $79.79 $159.57
Diesel $7.57 $96.71 $193.41

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Fair Oaks and Los Angeles. The current time is 11:44:34.

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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.