Origin
Los Angeles, CA
Afternoon in Los Angeles on Sunday
Local time
2:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Angeles, CA to Lindsay, CA
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
170.7 mi
275 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Lindsay, CA
Efrem Efre
Trip Overview
Traveling from Los Angeles to Lindsay covers 170.7 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 19 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $23 on fuel for the journey, making it a fairly budget-friendly trek. The route primarily utilizes the Golden State Freeway, I-5 Truck routes, and the Porterville Highway to navigate out of the Pacific Coast region. Since both your start and end points are located within the Pacific Coast region of California, the transition is straightforward rather than jarring. It is a practical, highway-focused drive that gets you from the heart of the city to your destination without unnecessary complexity.
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
85.4 miles from Los Angeles, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
This journey is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 66% of the travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Golden State Freeway, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 59.6 miles. While the beginning of the drive involves navigating the congestion typical of the Los Angeles area, the experience shifts as you transition onto the Porterville Highway. Expect a mix of high-speed interstate cruising and more localized highway driving that requires steady attention. The road conditions remain consistent enough to keep your pace reliable, though the character of the pavement will change noticeably once you leave the primary freeway corridors.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 59.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Golden State Freeway and Porterville Highway. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 170.7 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 19 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
8
115 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward CA 65: Porterville, Sequoia National Park
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 30
Toward CA 65: Porterville, Sequoia National Par...
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Lindsay, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sequoia National Park along the way.
Sequoia National Park
115 mi in
|
~2h 13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golden State Freeway | 59.6 mi | 1h 6m |
| Porterville Highway | 54 mi | 1h 1m |
| I 5 Truck | 37.7 mi | 43m |
| Hollywood Freeway | 15.5 mi | 19m |
| West Hermosa Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Mirage Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Golden State Freeway
— 59.6 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and Lindsay, 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
36 mi
·
41 min
·
I 5 Truck
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 30
Toward CA 65: Porterville, Sequoia National Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on CA 65
54 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Porterville Highway
Use the left / none lanes.
16
Turn sharp right onto J29
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Hermosa Street
17
Enter roundabout onto J29
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Hermosa Street
18
Continue on J29
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Hermosa Street
19
Enter roundabout onto J29
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Hermosa Street
20
Continue on J29
381 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Hermosa Street
21
Turn right onto J29
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Mirage Avenue
22
Turn left onto East Honolulu Street
198 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Honolulu Street
23
Turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3 hour and 19 minute drive, consider leaving early in the day to avoid the heaviest traffic patterns near the Los Angeles metropolitan area. You should plan for at least one stop during the 170.7-mile trip to stretch your legs and refresh, especially since the route involves long, focused stretches of highway. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the final approach on the Porterville Highway to ensure you reach Lindsay comfortably within your $23 budget. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal preference for morning or afternoon travel. A helpful tip is to check the status of the I-5 Truck routes before you head out, as these sections can be sensitive to heavy vehicle volume during peak commuting hours.
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 85.4 miles from Los Angeles, CA, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.6 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.4 miles or 1h 41m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lindsay, 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 170.7 miles and 3h 19m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Golden State Freeway for about 59.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.4 mi from Los Angeles, CA · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.4 miles from Los Angeles, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lindsay, CA
The final approach into Lindsay, 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 Lindsay, 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
$39.53 one way
$79.06 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $40.77 | $81.53 |
| premium | $6.24 | $41.96 | $83.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.92 | $75.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.92 | $8.19 |
| Efficient EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.94 | $6.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.90 | $10.92 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Lindsay, CA
Afternoon in Lindsay on Sunday
Local time
2:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°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
26 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
3h 19m 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 Lindsay, CA covers 170.7 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Golden State Freeway, Porterville Highway, 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 85.4 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 $39.53 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 19 significant decision points across 170.7 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.
On the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Lindsay, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sequoia National Park along the way.
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