Origin
Glendale, CA
Evening in Glendale on Thursday
Local time
6:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glendale, CA to Oban, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
71.3 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glendale, CA
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Oban, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Glendale, CA to Oban, CA covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CA 14 Truck, Golden State Freeway, Antelope Valley Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.7 miles on CA 14 Truck. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 71.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 71.3 miles, with most of the trip on CA 14 Truck and Golden State Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.7 miles on CA 14 Truck.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 14 Truck is the longest continuous segment at about 45.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 14 Truck and Golden State Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (I 5 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 North: Sacramento
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 5 North: Sacramento
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 5 / Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Golden State Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
19.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 5 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck toward I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 161A
Toward I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
8
20.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
CA 14 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 14 Truck toward CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster
8
69.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
CA 138
Take the exit onto CA 138 toward CA 138: Avenue D, Gorman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49
Toward CA 138: Avenue D, Gorman
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Glendale, CA to Oban, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.
Lancaster
20.6 mi in
|
~24m
|
via CA 14 Truck
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 14 Truck | 45.7 mi | 52m |
| Golden State Freeway | 17.6 mi | 20m |
| Antelope Valley Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| I 5 Truck | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| West Avenue D | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Colorado Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Colorado Street Freeway Extension | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| CA 138 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 14 Truck
— 45.7 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale, CA and Oban, CA.
1
Start on South Brand Boulevard
43 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Brand Boulevard
2
Turn right
211 ft
·
20 sec
3
Turn left onto West Colorado Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Colorado Street
4
Turn left onto Colorado Street Freeway Extension
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
Colorado Street Freeway Extension
Toward I 5
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 5 North: Sacramento
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 5
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 Truck
Exit 161A
Toward I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 14 Truck
46 mi
·
52 min
·
CA 14 Truck
Toward CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 14; CA 138
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Antelope Valley Freeway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto CA 138
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
CA 138
Exit 49
Toward CA 138: Avenue D, Gorman
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto West Avenue D
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avenue D
Use the right lane.
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 6 Hist
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Sierra Highway
14
Arrive at destination
US 6 Hist
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.7 mi from Glendale, CA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Glendale, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oban, CA
The final approach into Oban, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.39 one way
$32.78 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $16.89 | $33.77 |
| premium | $6.18 | $17.34 | $34.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Oban, CA
Evening in Oban on Thursday
Local time
6:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
30 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 23m 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 Glendale, CA to Oban, CA covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 14 Truck, Golden State Freeway, Antelope Valley 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 35.7 miles from Glendale, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.39 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (I 5 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Glendale, CA to Oban, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.
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