How far is Pomona, CA from Oban, CA?

The driving distance from Pomona, CA to Oban, CA is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.92 mi
01h 59m
Flight
54.57 mi
87.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.57 mi
Kilometers
87.82 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.92 mi
Kilometers
139.88 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oban
Thu, Oct 15, 4:22 PM PDT
Return by in Pomona
Thu, Oct 15, 6:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pomona
2026-10-15T14:22
Arrive Oban
Thu, Oct 15, 4:22 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pomona
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
La Cañada Flintridge
CA

City in California, United States

From Pomona
43.4 mi
00h 59m
To Oban
43.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pomona and Oban.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    27 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Mission Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Mission Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward CA 71 North

    1080 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Chino Valley Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Foothill Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 2: Angeles Crest Highway

    1755 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Angeles Crest Highway

    9.3 mi · 17 min · Angeles Crest Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Angeles Forest Highway

    24.6 mi · 37 min · Angeles Forest Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sierra Highway

    1577 ft · 30 sec · Sierra Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit left toward CA 14 North: Palmdale

    1902 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Antelope Valley Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 138: Avenue D, Gorman

    1528 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Avenue D

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Avenue D

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sierra Highway

    1022 ft · 16 sec · Sierra Highway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sierra Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Angeles Forest Highway
24.6 mi · 28%
Foothill Freeway
23.6 mi · 27%
Antelope Valley Freeway
18.7 mi · 22%
Angeles Crest Highway
9.26 mi · 11%
CA 57 North
4.16 mi · 5%
West Mission Boulevard
1.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Angeles Forest Highway

Turn left onto Angeles Forest Highway

24.6 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Cañada Flintridge
00h 59m from Pomona
Leave By
2:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pomona and Sunny near Oban.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pomona to Oban?

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

La Cañada Flintridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Pomona and 43.6 miles from Oban.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 2:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.22 one way or $38.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pomona and Sunny near Oban.

Stop Ideas Near La Cañada Flintridge

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 La Cañada Flintridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Arcadia Pasadena Area
Stay option 13.4 mi away

Embassy Suites by Hilton Arcadia Pasadena Area

Arcadia , CA
211 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91006, United States
Rating 4.2/5 1,192 reviews Hotel
Alhambra City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Alhambra City Hall

Alhambra , CA
111 S 1st St, Alhambra, CA 91801, United States
Rating 4.1/5 31 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Empire Manufacturing Co

La Cañada Flintridge
11003 Penrose St B, Sun Valley, CA 91352
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Sheet metal contractor
Motel 6 Arcadia, CA - Los Angeles - Pasadena Area
Stay option 12.7 mi away

Motel 6 Arcadia, CA - Los Angeles - Pasadena Area

Arcadia , CA
225 Colorado Pl, Arcadia, CA 91007, United States
Rating 3.9/5 951 reviews Motel,Hotel

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Cañada Flintridge.

BUS

Pasadena, California

8 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
BUS

La Crescenta, California

8 mi away
Honolulu & Lowell Avenue
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

11 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
RAIL

Burbank Airport–South station

15 mi away
3750 Empire Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pomona and Oban. Straight-line distance: 54.57 mi (87.82 km).

Pomona

#1 Pomona

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

Population149,212
Coordinates34.0552900, -117.7522800
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
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#2 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
Start: Pomona (-117.75228, 34.05529)
End: Oban (-118.14813, 34.77443)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.61 L · about $19.22
Round trip
$38.44
6.14 gal · 23.22 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $19.22 $38.44
Mid-grade $6.50 $19.95 $39.90
Premium $6.69 $20.54 $41.07
Diesel $8.41 $25.83 $51.66

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 Pomona and Oban. The current time is 14:22:50.

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.