How far is Santa Fe Springs, CA from Arvin, CA?

The driving distance from Santa Fe Springs, CA to Arvin, CA is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.37 mi
02h 24m
Flight
96.9 mi
155.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.9 mi
Kilometers
155.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.37 mi
Kilometers
195.33 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvin
Thu, Oct 15, 1:56 PM PDT
Return by in Santa Fe Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 4:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Fe Springs
2026-10-15T11:31
Arrive Arvin
Thu, Oct 15, 1:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Santa Fe Springs
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
Val Verde
CA

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

From Santa Fe Springs
60.7 mi
01h 12m
To Arvin
60.7 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Fe Springs and Arvin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe Springs and Arvin.

  1. 1

    Start on Telegraph Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lakewood Boulevard

    941 ft · 31 sec · Lakewood Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles

    660 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

    25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    11.5 mi · 12 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Union Anenue, Greenfield

    1914 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on South Union Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · South Union Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Bear Mountain Boulevard

    5 mi · 7 min · East Bear Mountain Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Boulevard

    36 m · 2 sec · Bear Mountain Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Bear Mountain Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Bear Mountain Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Bear Mountain Boulevard

    155 m · 23 sec · Bear Mountain Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bear Mountain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Fe Springs and Arvin.

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
61.4 mi · 51%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 31%
Santa Ana Freeway
7.41 mi · 6%
Bear Mountain Boulevard
5.02 mi · 4%
East Bear Mountain Boulevard
5 mi · 4%
South Union Avenue
2.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 Truck North

Keep slight left

36.1 mi · 00h 42m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Val Verde
01h 12m from Santa Fe Springs
Leave By
1:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Santa Fe Springs and Sunny near Arvin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe Springs to Arvin?

The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Val Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Santa Fe Springs and 60.7 miles from Arvin.

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

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 1:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.80 one way or $53.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Fe Springs and Sunny near Arvin.

Stop Ideas Near Val Verde

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Val Verde, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Val Verde.

RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

14 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Simi Valley

20 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

22 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road
BUS

Fillmore, California

24 mi away
718 West Ventura St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe Springs and Arvin. Straight-line distance: 96.9 mi (155.94 km).

Santa Fe Springs

#1 Santa Fe Springs

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population17,349
Coordinates33.9472400, -118.0853500
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Arvin

#2 Arvin

City in Kern County, California, United States

Population21,757
Coordinates35.2091300, -118.8284300
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Santa Fe Springs (-118.08535, 33.94724)
End: Arvin (-118.82843, 35.20913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.21 L · about $26.80
Round trip
$53.59
8.56 gal · 32.42 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $26.80 $53.59
Mid-grade $6.50 $27.82 $55.63
Premium $6.69 $28.63 $57.26
Diesel $8.41 $36.01 $72.02

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 Santa Fe Springs and Arvin. The current time is 11:31:48.

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.