Origin
Fillmore, CA
Night in Fillmore on Tuesday
Local time
9:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fillmore, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
55.5 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fillmore, CA
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Los Angeles, CA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 55.5-mile drive from Fillmore, CA to Los Angeles, CA should take you about 1 hour and 10 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily be on the Hollywood Freeway and Golden State Freeway, with a small portion on West Telegraph Road. Expect a fuel cost of around $13 for this journey. The route, which stays within the Pacific Coast region, offers a direct path into the bustling city.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
27.7 miles from Fillmore, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 64% of the route utilizing major freeways. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 16.2 miles on the Hollywood Freeway, offering a consistent pace. While largely a freeway experience, the transition onto West Telegraph Road provides a brief change of scenery before rejoining the main thoroughfares. The character is largely about efficient travel, moving you smoothly from your starting point to your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hollywood Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hollywood Freeway and Golden State Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.7 miles in near I 5 Truck.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 55.5 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 32.7 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
32.7 mi into trip
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~41m in
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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
38.3 mi into trip
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~48m 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
54.9 mi into trip
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~1h 9m 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
55.1 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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North Spring Street
Turn right onto North Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
55.4 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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West 1st Street
Turn left onto West 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Freeway | 16.2 mi | 20m |
| Golden State Freeway | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| West Telegraph Road | 12.7 mi | 16m |
| I 5 Truck | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Henry Mayo Drive | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Ventura Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Spring Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hollywood Freeway
— 16.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fillmore, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
1
Start on A Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
A Street
2
Turn left onto CA 126
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ventura Street
3
Continue on CA 126
13 mi
·
16 min
·
West Telegraph Road
4
Continue on CA 126
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Henry Mayo Drive
5
Turn straight onto CA 126
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit onto CA 126
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
CA 126
Toward I 5 South: Los Angeles
7
Continue on I 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Golden State Freeway
8
Merge onto I 5; CA 126
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 153B
Toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on CA 170
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Hollywood Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 2C
Toward Broadway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on West Aliso Street
409 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Aliso Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto North Spring Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Spring Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto West 1st Street
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 1st Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of just over an hour, you have a lot of flexibility in when you depart. Leaving Fillmore early in the morning can help you avoid the heaviest Los Angeles traffic. There are no designated stops in the provided data, so plan your own breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you approach the greater Los Angeles area, and be aware that the $13 fuel cost is an estimate. A specific tip: the longest uninterrupted stretch is on the Hollywood Freeway, so make sure you're comfortable with that duration before you begin that segment.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 27.7 miles from Fillmore, CA, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.2 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 55.5 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.7 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
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 Fillmore, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Fillmore, CA
This is one driving day of about 55.5 miles and 1h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fillmore, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Hollywood Freeway for about 16.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Fillmore, CA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 55.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Fillmore, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.76 one way
$25.51 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $13.15 | $26.29 |
| premium | $6.18 | $13.50 | $26.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Los Angeles, CA
Night in Los Angeles on Tuesday
Local time
9:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 11:57AM PDT until April 15 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 9:35AM PDT until April 15 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
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
22 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
1h 10m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fillmore, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hollywood Freeway, Golden State Freeway, West Telegraph Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.7 miles from Fillmore, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 55.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.7 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fillmore, CA to Los Angeles, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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