How far is San Luis Obispo, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles is 161.48 miles (259.87 km).
Flight distance from San Luis Obispo, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 161.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Luis Obispo, California to Los Angeles, California is: 189.31 miles (304.67 km) by car.
Driving from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles will take approximately 03 hours 27 minutes.
#1 San Luis Obispo
A city in San Luis Obispo County, California. It is located on the Pacific coast in the Central Coast region of the state. San Luis Obispo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art and the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.
| Population | 47590 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°16'58"N 120°39'35"W |
| Latitude | 35.2827500 |
| Longitude | -120.6596200 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the head of the Santa Monica Bay. Los Angeles is a major center for the entertainment industry and is home to many Hollywood studios.
| Population | 3970219 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°3'8"N 118°14'37"W |
| Latitude | 34.0522300 |
| Longitude | -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Los Angeles: West 1st Street (-118.243569,34.052341)
Estimated Travel Time Between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles is 305 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 23 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles. The current time is 02:16:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 18 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 43 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.29 liters (6.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles is $35.77 (diesel $41.39).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $35.77 | $37.36 | $38.36 | $41.39 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
