Origin
Los Banos, CA
Morning in Los Banos on Thursday
Local time
11:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Banos, CA to Gustine, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Banos, CA
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Gustine, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Los Banos, CA to Gustine, CA covers 27.1 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Pacheco Boulevard, I 5, Westside Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 27.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Pacheco Boulevard 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 Banos, CA to Gustine, CA is easy. At 34m 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 Banos, CA to Gustine, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Pacheco Boulevard | — | — |
| I 5 | — | — |
| Westside Freeway | — | — |
| CA 140 | — | — |
| Sullivan Road | — | — |
| Santa Nella Road | — | — |
| South Avenue | — | — |
| 6th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Pacheco Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Banos, CA and Gustine, CA.
1
Start on 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
6th Street
2
Turn right onto East Pacheco Boulevard
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
East Pacheco Boulevard
3
Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Sacramento, San Francisco
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 5: Sacramento, San Francisco
4
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Westside Freeway
5
Take the exit slight right toward CA 140: Gustine, Merced
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
CA 140: Gustine, Merced
6
Turn right onto Sullivan Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Sullivan Road
7
Turn left onto Santa Nella Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Nella Road
8
Continue on South Avenue
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Avenue
9
Continue on 6th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
6th Avenue
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 4th Street
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
4th Street
11
Exit the roundabout onto 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
4th Street
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.23 one way
$12.46 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| premium | $6.18 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Gustine, CA
Morning in Gustine on Thursday
Local time
11:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
19 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
34m 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 Banos, CA to Gustine, CA covers 27.1 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Pacheco Boulevard, I 5, Westside Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Los Banos, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.23 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.
The drive from Los Banos, CA to Gustine, CA is easy. At 34m 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 Banos, CA to Gustine, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Los Banos, CA to Gustine, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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