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Trip from Los Angeles, CA to Stallion Springs, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 40m

Distance

129.2 mi

208 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 30m ★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown los-angeles-ca

Los Angeles, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Stallion Springs, CA covers 129.2 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Broadway, US 101 North, Santa Ana Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.70 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

64.6 miles from Los Angeles, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 129.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 129.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Broadway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Stallion Springs, CA is easy. At 2h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Stallion Springs, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Broadway
US 101 North
Santa Ana Freeway
Hollywood Freeway
Golden State Freeway
I 5
CA 14 North
Aerospace Highway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Broadway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and Stallion Springs, 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 right toward US 101 North, CA 110

0.2 mi · 30 sec · US 101 North, CA 110
4

Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

0.7 mi · 55 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
5

Continue on Hollywood Freeway

15 mi · 19 min · Hollywood Freeway
6

Keep slight left

0.9 mi · 59 sec
7

Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
8

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

2.2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

1.5 mi · 1 min · I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
10

Keep slight right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster

46 mi · 52 min · CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster
11

Keep slight left to continue on Aerospace Highway

19 mi · 20 min · Aerospace Highway
12

Continue on Sierra Highway

4.8 mi · 6 min · Sierra Highway
13

Continue straight

3.5 mi · 5 min
14

Take the ramp left

14 mi · 16 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward Monolith, Tehachapi Boulevard

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Monolith, Tehachapi Boulevard
16

Turn left onto East Tehachapi Boulevard

1.3 mi · 1 min · East Tehachapi Boulevard
17

Turn left onto South Dennison Road

0.4 mi · 45 sec · South Dennison Road
18

Turn right onto East Valley Boulevard

5.4 mi · 9 min · East Valley Boulevard
19

Turn left onto Banducci Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Banducci Road
20

Continue on Banducci Road

7.8 mi · 10 min · Banducci Road
21

Turn left onto Saint Andrew's Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Saint Andrew's Drive
22

Turn right onto Shannon Court

0.3 mi · 1 min · Shannon Court
23

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.6 miles from Los Angeles, CA, or about 1h 20m into the drive.

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 28 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 64.6 miles or 1h 20m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stallion Springs, 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 129.2 miles and 2h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.6 mi from Los Angeles, CA · 1h 20m into the drive

city in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palmdale, CA

65 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

San Fernando, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palmdale, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.6 miles from Los Angeles, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Stallion Springs, CA

The final approach into Stallion Springs, 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 Stallion Springs, 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

$29.70 one way

$59.39 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $30.60 $61.20
premium $6.18 $31.42 $62.84
diesel $5.61 $28.53 $57.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.8 0 $13.57 $6.20
Efficient EV 32.3 0 $11.30 $5.17
EV Truck/SUV 51.7 0 $18.09 $8.27

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Los Angeles, CA

Morning in Los Angeles on Thursday

Local time

10:45 AM

PDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stallion Springs, CA

Morning in Stallion Springs on Thursday

Local time

10:45 AM

PDT

Current temp

60°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

6 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

2h 40m 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 Stallion Springs, CA covers 129.2 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Broadway, US 101 North, Santa Ana Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.6 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 $29.70 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Stallion Springs, CA is easy. At 2h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Stallion Springs, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Los Angeles, CA to Stallion Springs, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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