Origin
Kinneloa Mesa, CA
Morning in Kinneloa Mesa on Saturday
Local time
7:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Kinneloa Mesa, CA to Santa Clarita, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kinneloa Mesa, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Santa Clarita, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kinneloa Mesa, CA to Santa Clarita, CA covers 39 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Foothill Freeway, I 5 Truck, East Sierra Madre Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28 miles on Foothill Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Santa Clarita, CA
Full guide →Founded 1987
Santa Clarita is the third largest city in Los Angeles County in Southern California, with a population of 229,000 in 2020. It is generally considered to be a suburb of Greater Los Angeles. It consists of the neighborhoods of Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus, and Valencia. It is part of the Santa Clarita Valley, which also includes the unincorporated "satellite communities" of Castaic, Stevenson Ranch, Val Verde, and Agua Dulce.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 39 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 39 miles, with most of the trip on Foothill Freeway and I 5 Truck. The longest continuous stretch is about 28 miles on Foothill Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Foothill Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 28 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Foothill 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 1.2 miles in near East Sierra Madre Boulevard.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 39 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (East Sierra Madre Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (East Maple Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (I 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Sierra Madre Boulevard
Turn right onto East Sierra Madre Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
East Maple Street
Turn right onto East Maple Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 210 / Foothill Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210 / Foothill Freeway toward I 210 West: Sacramento
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26A
Toward I 210 West: Sacramento
8
36.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Lyons Avenue, Pico Canyon Road
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 167
Toward Lyons Avenue, Pico Canyon Road
7
36.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Lyons Avenue, Newhall, William S. Hart Park, The Master's University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Lyons Avenue, Newhall, William S. Hart P...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kinneloa Mesa, CA and Santa Clarita, CA, road signs point toward Newhall, William S. Hart Park and The Master's University.
Newhall
36.9 mi in
|
~45m
William S. Hart Park
36.9 mi in
|
~45m
The Master's University
36.9 mi in
|
~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Foothill Freeway | 28 mi | 32m |
| I 5 Truck | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| East Sierra Madre Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Wiley Canyon Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Sierra Madre Villa Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| 16th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lyons Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Orchard Village Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Foothill Freeway
— 28 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinneloa Mesa, CA and Santa Clarita, CA.
1
Start on this road
90 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Vosburg Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Vosburg Street
3
Turn right onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
255 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
5
Turn right onto East Sierra Madre Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Sierra Madre Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto North Sierra Madre Boulevard
284 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Sierra Madre Boulevard
7
Turn right onto East Maple Street
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Maple Street
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 210 West: San Fernando
9
Merge onto I 210
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210
26 mi
·
29 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Exit 26A
Toward I 210 West: Sacramento
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 5 Truck
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 Truck
Exit 161A
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 167
Toward Lyons Avenue, Pico Canyon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
490 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Lyons Avenue, Newhall, William S. Hart Park, The Master's University
16
Turn straight onto Lyons Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Lyons Avenue
17
Turn left onto Wiley Canyon Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Wiley Canyon Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Orchard Village Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Orchard Village Road
19
Turn left onto 16th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
16th Street
20
Turn left onto Newhall Avenue
451 ft
·
19 sec
·
Newhall Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Newhall Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Kinneloa Mesa, CA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Kinneloa Mesa, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Santa Clarita, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Santa Clarita, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.96 one way
$17.93 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $9.24 | $18.47 |
| premium | $6.18 | $9.48 | $18.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Santa Clarita, CA
Morning in Santa Clarita on Saturday
Local time
7:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°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
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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 Kinneloa Mesa, CA to Santa Clarita, CA covers 39 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Foothill Freeway, I 5 Truck, East Sierra Madre Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from Kinneloa Mesa, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.96 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 short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 39 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (East Sierra Madre Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (East Maple Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (I 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Kinneloa Mesa, CA and Santa Clarita, CA, road signs point toward Newhall, William S. Hart Park and The Master's University.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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