How far is Shackelford, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

The driving distance from Shackelford, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 313.3 miles (504.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290.2 miles (467.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
313.31 mi
05h 16m
Flight
290.25 mi
467.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.25 mi
Kilometers
467.12 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.31 mi
Kilometers
504.23 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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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 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Tue, May 5, 5:00 AM PDT
Return by in Shackelford
Tue, May 5, 10:16 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shackelford
2026-05-04T23:43
Arrive Los Angeles
Tue, May 5, 5:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:26 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shackelford
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pixley
CA

Census designated place

From Shackelford
155.2 mi
02h 38m
To Los Angeles
158.1 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shackelford and Los Angeles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shackelford and Los Angeles.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto El Paso Avenue

    63 m · 11 sec · El Paso Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Crows Landing Road

    1172 ft · 25 sec · Crows Landing Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    92.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

    2508 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shackelford and Los Angeles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crows Landing Road
134 mi · 43%
Golden State Freeway
94.8 mi · 30%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 19%
Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 5%
I 405 South
5.56 mi · 2%
CA 170 South
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Crows Landing Road

Merge slight right

92.6 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
290.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pixley
02h 38m from Shackelford
Leave By
6:26 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Shackelford and Partly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shackelford to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 313.3 miles (504.2 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Pixley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.2 miles from Shackelford and 158.1 miles from Los Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 290.2 miles (467.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 6:26 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.81 one way or $127.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Shackelford and Partly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near Pixley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pixley, 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 Pixley.

RAIL

Corcoran station

28 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Visalia, California

40 mi away
425 E. Oak Street
RAIL

Wasco station

42 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Goshen Junction, California

43 mi away
30435 Road 68

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shackelford and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 290.25 mi (467.12 km).

Shackelford

#1 Shackelford

City in Modesto, California, United States of America

Population3,371
Coordinates37.6138200, -120.9927100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Los Angeles

#2 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Population3,970,219
Coordinates34.0522300, -118.2436800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: (-120.992879, 37.613819)
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.06 gal
41.85 L · about $63.81
Round trip
$127.61
22.12 gal · 83.7 L
Estimated CO2
98.3 kg one way
Round trip: 196.6 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $63.81 $127.61
Mid-grade $6.07 $67.09 $134.18
Premium $6.24 $69.05 $138.10
Diesel $7.57 $83.69 $167.38

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Shackelford and Los Angeles. The current time is 23:43:34.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.