Origin
Los Angeles, CA
Night in Los Angeles on Thursday
Local time
9:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Angeles, CA to Oak Park, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
48m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Oak Park, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Oak Park, CA covers 37.1 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ventura Freeway, Hollywood Freeway, Kanan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on Ventura Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 48m highway drive covering 37.1 miles, with most of the trip on Ventura Freeway and Hollywood Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.9 miles on Ventura Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ventura Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ventura Freeway and Hollywood Freeway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles (US 101): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (US 101 / Ventura Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 101 North, CA 110
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 101 North, CA 110
7
10.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 101
Take the exit onto US 101 toward US 101 North: Ventura
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward US 101 North: Ventura
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 101 / Ventura Freeway
Merge onto US 101 / Ventura Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
34.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Kanan Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36
Toward Kanan Road
5
34.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Kanan Road
Turn right onto Kanan Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ventura Freeway | 22.9 mi | 26m |
| Hollywood Freeway | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Kanan Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| US 101 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sunnycrest Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ventura Freeway
— 22.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and Oak Park, CA.
1
Start on West 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 1st Street
2
Turn right onto North Broadway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Broadway
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
5
Continue on US 101
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Hollywood Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 101
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 101
Exit 13
Toward US 101 North: Ventura
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto US 101
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 36
Toward Kanan Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto Kanan Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Kanan Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Sunnycrest Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Sunnycrest Drive
11
Turn right onto Southridge Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Southridge Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Southridge Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.5 mi from Los Angeles, CA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Los Angeles, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oak Park, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Oak Park, 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
$8.53 one way
$17.05 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
| premium | $6.18 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Oak Park, CA
Night in Oak Park on Thursday
Local time
9:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
West Hollywood, CA
19 mi in
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
16 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
48m 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 Oak Park, CA covers 37.1 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ventura Freeway, Hollywood Freeway, Kanan 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 18.5 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 $8.53 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 37.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles (US 101): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (US 101 / Ventura Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Los Angeles, CA to Oak Park, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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