How far is Pasadena, TX from Canoga Park, CA?

The driving distance from Pasadena, TX to Canoga Park, CA is about 1586.7 miles (2553.5 km), with a travel time of about 27h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1402.9 miles (2257.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 54h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Road
1586.65 mi
27h 14m
Flight
1402.85 mi
2257.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1402.85 mi
Kilometers
2257.67 km
Flight Time
02h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
1586.65 mi
Kilometers
2553.47 km
Drive Time
27h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 27h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canoga Park
Fri, Oct 16, 2:03 PM PDT
Return by in Pasadena
Sat, Oct 17, 7:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pasadena
2026-10-15T12:48
Arrive Canoga Park
Fri, Oct 16, 4:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
27h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 8:45 AM PDT

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

Leave by
5:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pasadena
8:00 PM CDT
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
Mesilla
NM

City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Pasadena
790.9 mi
13h 37m
To Canoga Park
795.7 mi
13h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pasadena and Canoga Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pasadena and Canoga Park.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road

    2389 ft · 50 sec · Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 225 West

    882 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pasadena Freeway

    2974 ft · 39 sec · Pasadena Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on La Porte Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · La Porte Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 610 West

    2542 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Loop South

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Loop South

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, TX 35 South: Alvin, Downtown

    947 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 North: Downtown

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Gulf Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: San Antonio

    717 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    174.7 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz

    599 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1087 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North

    81 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

    20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

    841 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West

    1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North

    811 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    543.1 mi · 8 hr 43 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    11 mi · 13 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

  29. 29

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    164.4 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Benson-Steins Pass Highway

    88.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Benson-Steins Pass Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway

    42.9 mi · 45 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on South Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway

  33. 33

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

  39. 39

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  40. 40

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway

  41. 41

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    125.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  42. 42

    Keep slight right

    1312 ft · 18 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    96.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  44. 44

    Continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

    33.7 mi · 36 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

  45. 45

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    39.9 mi · 44 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  46. 46

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  47. 47

    Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    9.3 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  48. 48

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  49. 49

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  50. 50

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  51. 51

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  52. 52

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  53. 53

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  54. 54

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  55. 55

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  56. 56

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  57. 57

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  58. 58

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  59. 59

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  60. 60

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  61. 61

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Sacramento

    1846 ft · 45 sec

  62. 62

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    8 mi · 10 min · Golden State Freeway

  63. 63

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 134 West: Ventura Freeway, Ventura

    1842 ft · 24 sec

  64. 64

    Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway

    2950 ft · 38 sec · Ventura Freeway

  65. 65

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway

  66. 66

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Ventura Freeway

  67. 67

    Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Ventura Freeway

  68. 68

    Take the exit slight right toward Canoga Avenue

    1134 ft · 19 sec

  69. 69

    Turn right onto Canoga Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Canoga Avenue

  70. 70

    Turn left onto Sherman Way

    46 m · 6 sec · Sherman Way

  71. 71

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  72. 72

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pasadena and Canoga Park.

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
72 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
21
10 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
545 mi · 34%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
427 mi · 27%
Katy Freeway
177 mi · 11%
Benson-Steins Pass Highway
88.4 mi · 6%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 3%
San Bernardino Freeway
44.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Keep slight right

543 mi · 08h 43m

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
27h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
54h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+183.8 mi
1402.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mesilla
13h 37m from Pasadena
Leave By
5:30 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Pasadena and Sunny near Canoga Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pasadena to Canoga Park?

The road trip is about 1586.7 miles (2553.5 km) and usually takes 27h 14m 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?

Mesilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 790.9 miles from Pasadena and 795.7 miles from Canoga Park.

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

The direct path is about 1402.9 miles (2257.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 183.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. 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 $214.95 one way or $429.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 497.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between Pasadena and Canoga Park, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Pasadena and Sunny near Canoga Park.

Stop Ideas Near Mesilla

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

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

BUS

Las Cruces, New Mexico

4 mi away
304 Wyatt Drive
BUS

El Paso (Bus Station), Texas

64 mi away
200 W. San Antonio Ave.
RAIL

Union Depot

64 mi away
700 San Francisco St.
RAIL

Deming station

90 mi away
400 East Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pasadena and Canoga Park. Straight-line distance: 1402.85 mi (2257.67 km).

Pasadena

#1 Pasadena

The second most populous city in Harris County, Texas.

Population149,440
Coordinates29.6910600, -95.2091000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Canoga Park

Situated in the western San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County at an elevation of roughly 797 feet, this neighborhood is bordered by the Santa Susana Mountains to the north.

Population0
Coordinates34.2011200, -118.5981400
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Pasadena (-95.2091, 29.69106)
End: Canoga Park (-118.59814, 34.20112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2553 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)52h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)39h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)31h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)26h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)22h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)19h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
55.99 gal
211.94 L · about $214.95
Round trip
$429.89
111.98 gal · 423.88 L
Estimated CO2
497.6 kg one way
Round trip: 995.2 kg / 2194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $214.95 $429.89
Mid-grade $4.35 $243.39 $486.78
Premium $4.72 $264.44 $528.88
Diesel $5.78 $323.40 $646.80

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 Texas · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 2 hours time gap between Pasadena, TX and Canoga Park, CA. The current time in Pasadena is 12:48:54, although it is 10:48:54 in Canoga Park.

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.