How far is Weldon, CA from Long Beach, CA?

The driving distance from Weldon, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 195.1 miles (314 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
195.1 mi
03h 27m
Flight
131.32 mi
211.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.32 mi
Kilometers
211.34 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.1 mi
Kilometers
313.98 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM PDT
Return by in Weldon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weldon
2026-04-22T20:49
Arrive Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:04 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weldon
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
Lancaster
CA

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Weldon
95.8 mi
01h 43m
To Long Beach
99.4 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph W
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Weldon and Long Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weldon and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Isabella Walker Pass Road

    30.3 mi · 45 min · Isabella Walker Pass Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    579 ft · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Midland Trail

    21.4 mi · 25 min · Midland Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on Aerospace Highway

    20 mi · 23 min · Aerospace Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sierra Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Sierra Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Aerospace Highway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Aerospace Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Antelope Valley Freeway

    48.2 mi · 53 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Valley Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2606 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    23 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 710 South: Long Beach

    115 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 710 South: Long Beach

    1624 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Seaside Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · Seaside Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown Long Beach, Convention Center, Aquarium

    1821 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Shoreline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Place

    923 ft · 30 sec · South Chestnut Place

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Ocean Boulevard

    2661 ft · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on East Ocean Boulevard

    533 ft · 22 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weldon and Long Beach.

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
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Antelope Valley Freeway
49.6 mi · 25%
Aerospace Highway
35.7 mi · 18%
Isabella Walker Pass Road
30.4 mi · 16%
I 405 South
23.2 mi · 12%
Midland Trail
21.4 mi · 11%
San Diego Freeway
18 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Antelope Valley Freeway

Continue on Antelope Valley Freeway

48.2 mi · 00h 53m

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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.8 mi
131.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lancaster
01h 43m from Weldon
Leave By
10:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Weldon and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weldon to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 195.1 miles (314 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Lancaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Weldon and 99.4 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.8 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 10:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.69 one way or $79.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Weldon and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Lancaster

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

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

BUS

Lancaster, California

44812 Sierra Highway
BUS

Palmdale (Amtrak Thruway), California

13 mi away
39000 Clock Tower Plaza Drive - Bus Bay 2E
BUS

Littlerock, California

24 mi away
7715 Pearblossom Hwy
BUS

Mojave, California

40 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weldon and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 131.32 mi (211.34 km).

Weldon

#1 Weldon

City in Iowa, USA

Population2,642
Coordinates35.6657900, -118.2903600
Altitude809
CountryUnited States
Long Beach

#2 Long Beach

The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.

Population454,681
Coordinates33.7669600, -118.1892300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Isabella Walker Pass Road (-118.290366, 35.665825)
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.06 L · about $39.69
Round trip
$79.38
13.76 gal · 52.12 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $39.69 $79.38
Mid-grade $6.07 $41.73 $83.47
Premium $6.24 $42.95 $85.90
Diesel $7.57 $52.06 $104.12

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Weldon and Long Beach. The current time is 20:49:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.