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Trip from Bodfish, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 14m

Distance

154.9 mi

249 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

37 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 2m ★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m

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

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Los Angeles, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Bodfish, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 154.9 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Golden State Freeway, Route 178, Hollywood Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88 miles on Golden State Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

77.5 miles from Bodfish, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 154.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 14m highway drive covering 154.9 miles, with most of the trip on Golden State Freeway and Route 178. The longest continuous stretch is about 88 miles on Golden State Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Golden State Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 88 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Golden State Freeway and Route 178. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 132.2 miles in near I 5 Truck.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 154.9 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 132.2 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

8
132.2 mi into trip | ~2h 44m 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
7
137.7 mi into trip | ~2h 51m 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
7
154.4 mi into trip | ~3h 12m 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
7
154.6 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in | North Spring Street

Turn right onto North Spring Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
154.9 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in | West 1st Street

Turn left onto West 1st Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Golden State Freeway 88 mi 1h 39m
Route 178 31.9 mi 46m
Hollywood Freeway 16.2 mi 20m
CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway 7.3 mi 8m
I 5 Truck 5.6 mi 6m
Lake Isabella Boulevard 1.5 mi 3m
24th Street 1.4 mi 2m
Elizabeth Norris Road 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Golden State Freeway — 88 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Columbus Avenue

0.2 mi · 57 sec · Columbus Avenue
2

Turn right onto Caliente Bodfish Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Caliente Bodfish Road
3

Continue on Lake Isabella Boulevard

1.5 mi · 3 min · Lake Isabella Boulevard
4

Turn left onto Elizabeth Norris Road

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Elizabeth Norris Road
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward CA 178
6

Merge onto CA 178

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Isabella Walker Pass Road
7

Continue on CA 178

32 mi · 46 min · Route 178
8

Continue on CA 178

7.3 mi · 8 min · CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on CA 178

1.4 mi · 2 min · 24th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10

Continue on Rosedale Highway

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Rosedale Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward CA 99 South, CA 58 East
12

Merge onto CA 99

26 mi · 28 min · Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99

58 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

4.1 mi · 4 min · Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

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.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck

5.3 mi · 6 min · I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 32 sec
Exit 153B Toward CA 170 South: Hollywood Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on CA 170

16 mi · 20 min · Hollywood Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 2C Toward Broadway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on West Aliso Street

409 ft · 18 sec · West Aliso Street
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn right onto North Spring Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · North Spring Street
Use the right lane.
22

Turn left onto West 1st Street

354 ft · 12 sec · West 1st Street
Use the left lane.
23

Arrive at destination

West 1st Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.5 miles from Bodfish, CA, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88 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 34 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.5 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 39m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bodfish, 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 Bodfish, CA

This is one driving day of about 154.9 miles and 3h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Bodfish, 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 Golden State Freeway for about 88 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 77.5 mi from Bodfish, CA · 1h 42m into the drive

city in Kern County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Arvin, CA

77 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Bakersfield, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Arvin, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.5 miles from Bodfish, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Golden State Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88 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.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

César E. Chávez National Monument

César E. Chávez National Monument

National Monument

Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 21.4
View on nps.gov
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultura...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 133.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.60 one way

$71.21 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $36.69 $73.38
premium $6.18 $37.67 $75.34
diesel $5.61 $34.20 $68.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

37 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Burbank, California

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Burbank, California

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Valencia, California

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Valencia, California

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Burbank, California

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Burbank, California

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Valencia, California

EVgo

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Valencia, California

EVgo

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 18 Tesla: 9 Electrify America: 4 EVgo: 3 Other: 2 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.5 0 $16.26 $7.44
Efficient EV 38.7 0 $13.55 $6.20
EV Truck/SUV 62 0 $21.69 $9.91

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bodfish, CA

Afternoon in Bodfish on Thursday

Local time

1:59 PM

PDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Los Angeles, CA

Afternoon in Los Angeles on Thursday

Local time

1:59 PM

PDT

Current temp

54°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.

Temperature spread

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 14m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bodfish, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 154.9 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Golden State Freeway, Route 178, 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 77.5 miles from Bodfish, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 154.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 132.2 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bodfish, CA to Los Angeles, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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