How far is San Jose, CA from Lompoc, CA?
The driving distance from San Jose, CA to Lompoc, CA is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in California, named after its founder, Charles King
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Jose and Lompoc.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose and Lompoc.
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Start on North Market Street
33 m · 6 sec · North Market Street
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Turn right onto Devine Street
84 m · 18 sec · Devine Street
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Turn left onto North San Pedro Street
93 m · 18 sec · North San Pedro Street
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Turn right onto West Saint James Street
602 ft · 16 sec · West Saint James Street
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Continue on West Julian Street
109 m · 7 sec · West Julian Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 87 South
1213 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Guadalupe Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Freeway
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Continue on Guadalupe Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Guadalupe Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Teresa Boulevard
2182 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Santa Teresa Boulevard
673 ft · 23 sec · Santa Teresa Boulevard
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Turn left onto CA 85 South
1533 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on US 101 South
1922 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
135.9 mi · 2 hr 37 min · El Camino Real
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on El Camino Real
21.4 mi · 25 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Betteravia Road
1037 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto East Betteravia Road
1 mi · 1 min · East Betteravia Road
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Turn left onto South Broadway
2955 ft · 1 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Orcutt Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Orcutt Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Cabrillo Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Continue on Cabrillo Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Turn left onto Cabrillo Highway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Lampoc
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North H Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Jose and Lompoc.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
136 mi · 02h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain leaving San Jose and Sunny near Lompoc.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Jose to Lompoc?
The road trip is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km) and usually takes 04h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
King City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.2 miles from San Jose and 122 miles from Lompoc.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.67 one way or $99.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around San Jose and Sunny near Lompoc.
Stop Ideas Near King City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to King City.
King City, California
Salinas station
Paso Robles station
Carmel, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Jose and Lompoc. Straight-line distance: 203.12 mi (326.89 km).
#1 San Jose
The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,013,616 |
| Coordinates | 37.3393900, -121.8949600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lompoc
A city in Santa Barbara County, California.
| Population | 42,253 |
| Coordinates | 34.6391500, -120.4579400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lompoc (-120.45794, 34.63915)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $49.67 | $99.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $52.23 | $104.46 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $53.75 | $107.50 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $65.15 | $130.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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