How far is Oak Park, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

The driving distance from Oak Park, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.23 mi
00h 57m
Flight
30.97 mi
49.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.97 mi
Kilometers
49.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.23 mi
Kilometers
59.92 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Thu, Oct 15, 2:21 PM PDT
Return by in Oak Park
Thu, Oct 15, 3:18 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Park
2026-10-15T13:23
Arrive Los Angeles
Thu, Oct 15, 2:21 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Park
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Van Nuys
CA

Located in the central San Fernando Valley, this Los Angeles neighborhood is a densely populated area.

From Oak Park
18.5 mi
00h 28m
To Los Angeles
18.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph NNE
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Park and Los Angeles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Park and Los Angeles.

  1. 1

    Start on Southridge Drive

    635 ft · 33 sec · Southridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sunnycrest Drive

    1229 ft · 58 sec · Sunnycrest Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kanan Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Kanan Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles

    1357 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Ventura Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 101

    1 km · 44 sec · Route 101

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Hollywood Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Park and Los Angeles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ventura Freeway
22.8 mi · 61%
Hollywood Freeway
10.3 mi · 28%
Kanan Road
2.21 mi · 6%
Route 101
0.63 mi · 2%
North Spring Street
0.28 mi · 1%
US 101 South
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ventura Freeway

Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

22.8 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Nuys
00h 28m from Oak Park
Leave By
4:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oak Park 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 Oak Park to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Van Nuys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Oak Park and 18.7 miles from Los Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.20 one way or $16.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Park and Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near Van Nuys

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Van Nuys and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Beverly Hilton
Stay option 8.8 mi away

The Beverly Hilton

Beverly Hills , CA
9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Rating 4.4/5 2,769 reviews Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot

Beverly Hills , CA
9351 Civic Center Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Calabasas City Hall
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Calabasas City Hall

Calabasas , CA
100 Civic Center Way, Calabasas, CA 91302, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews City government office
City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center

Newhall , CA
22421 Market St, Newhall, CA 91321, United States
Rating 4.6/5 81 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Nuys.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Park and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 30.97 mi (49.84 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Oak Park

Located in the Simi Hills of southeastern Ventura County at an elevation of 1106 feet, this unincorporated community is set amidst rolling terrain and oak woodlands.

Population0
Coordinates34.1791700, -118.7628700
Altitude337
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: Southridge Drive (-118.763329, 34.178806)
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.97 L · about $8.20
Round trip
$16.40
2.62 gal · 9.94 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $8.20 $16.40
Mid-grade $6.50 $8.51 $17.03
Premium $6.69 $8.76 $17.53
Diesel $8.41 $11.02 $22.04

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Park and Los Angeles. The current time is 13:23:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.