Trip from Antioch, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Drive Time

6h 39m

Distance

352.5 mi

567 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$82

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 28m ★

6 AM

6h 40m

8 AM

7h 4m

10 AM

6h 48m

12 PM

6h 46m

3 PM

6h 49m

5 PM

7h 2m

8 PM

6h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Antioch, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Los Angeles, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

Driving from Antioch to Los Angeles covers 352.5 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 39 minutes of pure road time. Because this journey is almost entirely highway-focused, it is feasible as a single-day trip if you are comfortable with a longer stint behind the wheel. Budget approximately $48 for fuel to make the trek between these two Pacific Coast locations. While the route is straightforward, planning for at least one stop is recommended to break up the monotony and stay refreshed. This drive is best viewed as a functional transit between Northern and Southern California rather than a leisure tour.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

176.2 miles from Antioch, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a high-speed, interstate-heavy experience, as 96% of this trip is spent on highways. You will rely primarily on the Westside Freeway, the I-5 Truck route, and the Hollywood Freeway to reach your destination. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 224.4-mile stretch on the Westside Freeway, which defines the character of the drive. Because the route is so concentrated on major corridors, it feels like a persistent, consistent grind rather than a winding backroad adventure. Keep your focus sharp, as the highway-centric nature of the trip demands steady attention throughout the entire 352.5-mile distance.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 224.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and I 5 Truck. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 329.7 miles in near I 5 Truck.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 352.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 329.7 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 335.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 351.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

329.7 mi into trip | ~6h 10m in | I 5 Truck

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck toward I 405 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 158 Toward I 405 South

335.3 mi into trip | ~6h 16m in

Take the exit toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 153B Toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

351.9 mi into trip | ~6h 38m in

Take the exit toward Broadway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2C Toward Broadway

352.1 mi into trip | ~6h 38m in | North Spring Street

Turn right onto North Spring Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

352.4 mi into trip | ~6h 39m in | West 1st Street

Turn left onto West 1st Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Westside Freeway	224.4 mi	4h
I 5 Truck	63.9 mi	1h 13m
Hollywood Freeway	16.2 mi	20m
William Elton Brown Freeway	14 mi	15m
CA 4	9.9 mi	11m
Byron Highway	5.1 mi	7m
Golden State Freeway	4.1 mi	4m
Mountain House Parkway	3.4 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Westside Freeway — 224.4 mi, about 4h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Antioch, CA and Los Angeles, CA.

Start on East 18th Street

70 ft · 8 sec · East 18th Street

Turn left onto A Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · A Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Toward CA 4 East: Stockton Use the left lane.

Merge onto CA 4

1.9 mi · 2 min · CA 4

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 4

8.0 mi · 9 min · CA 4

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Vasco Road

3.4 mi · 4 min · Vasco Road

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Camino Diablo

1.6 mi · 3 min · Camino Diablo

Turn right onto J4

5.1 mi · 7 min · Byron Highway

Continue on J4

1.5 mi · 2 min · Byron-Bethany Road

Continue on J4

1.8 mi · 2 min · Byron Road

Turn right onto Mountain House Parkway

2.7 mi · 4 min · Mountain House Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on International Parkway

1.0 mi · 1 min · International Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Mountain House Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Mountain House Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Merge onto I 580

8.1 mi · 8 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 580

5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

Merge onto I 5

224 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck

58 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 5 Truck

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

4.1 mi · 4 min · Golden State Freeway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck

0.3 mi · 17 sec · I 5 Truck

Exit 158 Toward I 405 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck

5.3 mi · 6 min · I 5 Truck

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 32 sec

Exit 153B Toward CA 170 South: Hollywood Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on CA 170

16 mi · 20 min · Hollywood Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Exit 2C Toward Broadway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on West Aliso Street

409 ft · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto North Spring Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · North Spring Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto West 1st Street

354 ft · 12 sec · West 1st Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

West 1st Street

Trip Plan

To manage the 6-hour and 39-minute duration effectively, aim to depart early in the morning to beat potential congestion near urban hubs. Since you have a planned stop built into the itinerary, use that time to refuel and stretch your legs before tackling the final leg of the journey. Given the $48 estimated fuel cost, keep an eye on your gauge during the long 224.4-mile stretch on the Westside Freeway to avoid finding yourself low on gas in remote sections. Flexibility is your best asset here; since the route is designed for efficiency, you can easily adjust your pace depending on traffic flow. Prioritize frequent hydration to maintain your energy levels during this highway-focused drive.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 176.2 miles from Antioch, CA, or about 3h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 224.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 176.2 miles or 3h 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Los Angeles, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Antioch, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Antioch, CA

This is one driving day of about 352.5 miles and 6h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Antioch, CA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 224.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 176.2 mi from Antioch, CA · 3h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bakersfield, CA

176 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles, CA

111.9 mi · 2h 11m

Pacing Suggestions

Turlock, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fresno, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 176.2 miles from Antioch, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 224.4 miles.

Arriving in Los Angeles, CA

The final approach into Los Angeles, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Los Angeles, CA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$81.63 one way

$163.26 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.07	$84.18	$168.37
premium	$6.24	$86.64	$173.28
diesel	$5.64	$78.31	$156.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$82

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$107–$132

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	105.8	1	$37.01	$16.92
Efficient EV	88.1	1	$30.84	$14.10
EV Truck/SUV	141	1	$49.35	$22.56

Gas CO2

123 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Antioch, CA

Evening in Antioch on Sunday

Local time

5:51 PM

PDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Destination

Los Angeles, CA

Evening in Los Angeles on Sunday

Local time

5:51 PM

PDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Road read

6h 39m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Antioch, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 352.5 miles and takes about 6h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Westside Freeway, I 5 Truck, Hollywood Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 176.2 miles from Antioch, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $81.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Antioch, CA to Los Angeles, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Antioch, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Los Angeles, CA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Los Angeles, CA

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