How far is Santa Clarita, CA from Oban, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Clarita, CA to Oban, CA is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Clarita and Oban.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clarita and Oban.
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Start on Newhall Avenue
137 m · 22 sec · Newhall Avenue
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1633 ft · 42 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto Orchard Village Road
3260 ft · 1 min · Orchard Village Road
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Turn left onto Lyons Avenue
2423 ft · 1 min · Lyons Avenue
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Turn right onto Newhall Avenue
2460 ft · 1 min · Newhall Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newhall Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · Newhall Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Newhall Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Newhall Avenue
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Continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale
1780 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway
43 mi · 50 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Antelope Valley Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 138: Avenue D, Gorman
1528 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West Avenue D
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Avenue D
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sierra Highway
1022 ft · 16 sec · Sierra Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sierra Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Clarita and Oban.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Antelope Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway
43 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Santa Clarita and Sunny near Oban.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Clarita to Oban?
The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 Santa Clarita and 25.9 miles from Oban.
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 17.2 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 4:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Clarita and Sunny near Oban.
Stop Ideas Near Vincent
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 Vincent.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Clarita and Oban. Straight-line distance: 34.68 mi (55.82 km).
#1 Santa Clarita
The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 209,990 |
| Coordinates | 34.3916600, -118.5425900 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oban
Positioned in the San Gabriel Mountains foothills at an elevation of 2,303 feet, this unincorporated community belongs to Los Angeles County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7744300, -118.1481300 |
| Altitude | 702 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oban (-118.14813, 34.77443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $11.89 | $23.79 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $15.40 | $30.79 |
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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