Origin
Los Angeles, CA
Afternoon in Los Angeles on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Angeles, CA to Fillmore, CA
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
55.9 mi
90 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 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
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.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Fillmore, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Traveling from Los Angeles to Fillmore covers approximately 55.9 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes of driving time. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to easily manage the journey without needing an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $8 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Pacific Coast locations. Navigating the path involves transitioning from the urban density of Los Angeles onto East Telegraph Road as you approach your destination. Because the travel time is relatively short, it offers a straightforward transition from the city into the more localized environment of Fillmore. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, the simplicity of this trip makes it a highly accessible drive.
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
27.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 62% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will begin by navigating the Hollywood Freeway, which features the route's longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.5 miles. As you progress, the character of the road shifts from the high-speed flow of the I-5 Truck route and Hollywood Freeway to the more grounded pace of East Telegraph Road. Expect a mix of fast-moving lanes and secondary roads that require you to adjust your driving style as you leave the metropolitan area. The experience is defined by these varying road types, providing a functional transition from high-capacity highways to the final approach into Fillmore.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hollywood Freeway and East Telegraph Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Broadway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 55.9 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 0.1 miles (North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles (I 5 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Broadway
Turn right onto North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
16.9 mi into trip
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~22m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.3 mi into trip
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~28m in
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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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
24.5 mi into trip
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~31m in
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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
7
35.9 mi into trip
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~44m in
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CA 126
Take the exit onto CA 126 toward CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 172
Toward CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Freeway | 15.5 mi | 19m |
| East Telegraph Road | 12.7 mi | 16m |
| I 5 Truck | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| Golden State Freeway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Henry Mayo Drive | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Ventura Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hollywood Freeway
— 15.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and Fillmore, CA.
1
Start on West 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 1st Street
Use the none lane.
2
Turn right onto North Broadway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Broadway
Use the none lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 101 North, CA 110
4
Merge onto US 101
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on US 101
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Hollywood Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 5
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
I 5 Truck
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto CA 126
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
CA 126
Exit 172
Toward CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on CA 126
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Turn straight onto CA 126
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Henry Mayo Drive
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on CA 126
13 mi
·
16 min
·
East Telegraph Road
15
Continue on CA 126
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ventura Street
Use the none lane.
16
Turn right onto A Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
A Street
17
Arrive at destination
A Street
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 11 minute duration, you have significant flexibility in your departure time to avoid potential traffic congestion. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled along the 55.9-mile path, you can complete the journey in one continuous push if you prefer. Keep in mind that your fuel expenses will remain low at approximately $8, so you can focus your planning on timing your arrival rather than managing long-distance logistics. To ensure a smooth experience, pay close attention to the transition points between the Hollywood Freeway and East Telegraph Road. Utilizing this clear, direct route allows you to maximize your time once you reach your destination without the stress of an overly complex itinerary.
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 27.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.5 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 55.9 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.9 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 Fillmore, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA
This is one driving day of about 55.9 miles and 1h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Los Angeles, 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 15.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.9 mi from Los Angeles, 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 55.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fillmore, CA
The final approach into Fillmore, 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 Fillmore, 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
$12.95 one way
$25.89 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $13.35 | $26.70 |
| premium | $6.24 | $13.74 | $27.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
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: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.83 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Fillmore, CA
Afternoon in Fillmore on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°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
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
1h 11m 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 Los Angeles, CA to Fillmore, CA covers 55.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hollywood Freeway, East Telegraph Road, I 5 Truck. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.95 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 12 significant decision points across 55.9 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 0.1 miles (North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles (I 5 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Los Angeles, CA to Fillmore, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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