How far is Oban, CA from Santa Clarita, CA?

The driving distance from Oban, CA to Santa Clarita, CA is about 51.6 miles (83 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.55 mi
00h 53m
Flight
34.68 mi
55.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.68 mi
Kilometers
55.82 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.55 mi
Kilometers
82.96 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Santa Clarita
Thu, Oct 15, 3:17 PM PDT
Return by in Oban
Thu, Oct 15, 4:11 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oban
2026-10-15T14:24
Arrive Santa Clarita
Thu, Oct 15, 3:17 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oban
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
Vincent
CA

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County

From Oban
25.9 mi
00h 26m
To Santa Clarita
25.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph NE
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oban and Santa Clarita.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oban and Santa Clarita.

  1. 1

    Start on Sierra Highway

    1022 ft · 20 sec · Sierra Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Avenue D

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Avenue D

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    46.7 mi · 52 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Newhall Avenue

    1367 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Newhall Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newhall Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newhall Avenue

    50 m · 4 sec · Newhall Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Newhall Avenue

    2446 ft · 1 min · Newhall Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lyons Avenue

    2366 ft · 1 min · Lyons Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Orchard Village Road

    3244 ft · 1 min · Orchard Village Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    1633 ft · 45 sec · 16th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Newhall Avenue

    137 m · 20 sec · Newhall Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newhall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oban and Santa Clarita.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Avenue D
47.9 mi · 93%
Newhall Avenue
2.32 mi · 4%
Orchard Village Road
0.61 mi · 1%
Lyons Avenue
0.45 mi · 1%
16th Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Sierra Highway
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

West Avenue D

Take the exit left

46.7 mi · 00h 52m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vincent
00h 26m from Oban
Leave By
4:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oban and Sunny near Santa Clarita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oban to Santa Clarita?

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Vincent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Oban and 25.7 miles from Santa Clarita.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 4:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oban and Sunny near Santa Clarita.

Stop Ideas Near Vincent

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

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

BUS

Palmdale (Amtrak Thruway), California

9 mi away
39000 Clock Tower Plaza Drive - Bus Bay 2E
BUS

Littlerock, California

12 mi away
7715 Pearblossom Hwy
BUS

Lancaster, California

22 mi away
44812 Sierra Highway
BUS

La Crescenta, California

33 mi away
Honolulu & Lowell Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oban and Santa Clarita. Straight-line distance: 34.68 mi (55.82 km).

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#1 Oban

Positioned in the San Gabriel Mountains foothills at an elevation of 2,303 feet, this unincorporated community belongs to Los Angeles County.

Population0
Coordinates34.7744300, -118.1481300
Altitude702
CountryUnited States
Santa Clarita

#2 Santa Clarita

The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population209,990
Coordinates34.3916600, -118.5425900
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: Sierra Highway (-118.148746, 34.774363)
End: Newhall Avenue (-118.542083, 34.39121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.89 L · about $11.40
Round trip
$22.79
3.64 gal · 13.78 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $11.40 $22.79
Mid-grade $6.50 $11.83 $23.66
Premium $6.69 $12.17 $24.35
Diesel $8.41 $15.31 $30.62

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 Oban and Santa Clarita. The current time is 14:24:11.

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.