How far is Santa Clarita, CA from Russ, CA?
The driving distance from Santa Clarita, CA to Russ, CA is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Clarita and Russ.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clarita and Russ.
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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
8.1 mi · 9 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Soledad Canyon Road
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Lost Canyon Road
127 m · 10 sec · Lost Canyon Road
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Turn right onto Soledad Canyon Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Soledad Canyon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Soledad Canyon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Clarita and Russ.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Antelope Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway
8.09 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Santa Clarita and Sunny near Russ.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Clarita to Russ?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
San Fernando is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Santa Clarita and 8.6 miles from Russ.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Clarita and Sunny near Russ.
Stop Ideas Near San Fernando
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 San Fernando.
Van Nuys station
Burbank Airport–South station
Santa Clarita-Newhall, California
Chatsworth station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Clarita and Russ. Straight-line distance: 13.4 mi (21.57 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 Russ
Located at an elevation of 2014 feet within Los Angeles County, this small unincorporated community is situated in the rugged, high desert terrain of Soledad Canyon.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4397200, -118.3148000 |
| Altitude | 614 |
| Country | United States |
End: Russ (-118.3148, 34.43972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
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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