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

The driving distance from Winton, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 302.5 miles (486.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
302.47 mi
05h 11m
Flight
266.12 mi
428.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.12 mi
Kilometers
428.28 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.47 mi
Kilometers
486.78 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM PDT
Return by in Winton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winton
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Los Angeles
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winton
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
Delano
CA

A city in Kern County, California.

From Winton
141.8 mi
02h 35m
To Los Angeles
160.7 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Walnut Avenue

    19 m · 7 sec · West Walnut Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Winton Way

    1317 ft · 39 sec · North Winton Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Shaffer Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Shaffer Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Atwater Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Atwater Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    907 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

    2508 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winton 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atwater Boulevard
103 mi · 34%
Golden State Freeway
94.8 mi · 31%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 19%
Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 5%
I 405 South
5.56 mi · 2%
Shaffer Road
2.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Atwater Boulevard

Merge slight left

61.5 mi · 01h 10m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
266.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delano
02h 35m from Winton
Leave By
6:36 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winton and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 302.5 miles (486.8 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Delano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.8 miles from Winton and 160.7 miles from Los Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 6:36 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.56 one way or $123.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Winton and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near Delano

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

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

RAIL

Wasco station

21 mi away
700 G Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

46 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
RAIL

Bakersfield

49 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
BUS

Visalia, California

62 mi away
425 E. Oak Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winton and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 266.12 mi (428.28 km).

Winton

#1 Winton

City in St.

Population10,613
Coordinates37.3893800, -120.6132500
Altitude54
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: West Walnut Avenue (-120.613249, 37.389418)
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.67 gal
40.4 L · about $61.56
Round trip
$123.11
21.34 gal · 80.8 L
Estimated CO2
94.8 kg one way
Round trip: 189.6 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $61.56 $123.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $64.72 $129.45
Premium $6.24 $66.61 $133.23
Diesel $7.57 $80.74 $161.48

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 Winton and Los Angeles. The current time is 21:25:02.

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.