Origin
Mariposa, CA
Late night in Mariposa on Saturday
Local time
2:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Mariposa, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 8m
Distance
291.8 mi
470 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 55m
★
6 AM
5h 8m
8 AM
5h 35m
10 AM
5h 18m
12 PM
5h 15m
3 PM
5h 19m
5 PM
5h 34m
8 PM
5h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mariposa, CA
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Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Mariposa, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 291.8 miles and takes about 5h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 6th Street, Central Yosemite Highway, Golden Chain Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
145.9 miles from Mariposa, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Los Angeles, CA
Full guide →“Tinseltown” · Founded 1781
Frank Lloyd Wright is said to have quipped, "Tip the world over on its side and everything loose will land in Los Angeles," a quote that has since been repeated both by those who love and hate L.A. The "City of Angels" is home to people who hail from all parts of the globe and an important center of culture, business, media, and international trade. However, it's most famous for being a major center of the world's television, motion picture, and music industry, which forms the base of the city's status and lures visitors for its show business history and celebrity culture. Visitors are also drawn to Los Angeles for its Mediterranean climate and numerous beaches, which gave birth to California's famed surf culture.
Top landmarks
- • Hollywood Walk of Fame — more than 2,700 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalks...
- • Hollywood Sign — sign reading "HOLLYWOOD" located in Los Angeles, California, United States
- • Getty Center — campus of the Getty Museum and other programs of the Getty Trust in Los Angeles
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 8m. Total distance: 291.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 8m 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 5h 8m drive with frequent turns across 291.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
6th Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 8m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mariposa, CA to Los Angeles, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Street | — | — |
| Central Yosemite Highway | — | — |
| Golden Chain Highway | — | — |
| Boot Jack Road | — | — |
| Southern Yosemite Highway | — | — |
| Yosemite Freeway | — | — |
| Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway | — | — |
| CA 99 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
6th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mariposa, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
1
Start on the route
135 ft
·
15 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto 6th Street
213 ft
·
11 sec
·
6th Street
3
Turn right onto Central Yosemite Highway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Central Yosemite Highway
4
Turn left
75 ft
·
3 sec
5
Turn right onto Golden Chain Highway
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Golden Chain Highway
6
Continue on Boot Jack Road
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Boot Jack Road
7
Turn right onto Southern Yosemite Highway
36 mi
·
49 min
·
Southern Yosemite Highway
8
Continue on Yosemite Freeway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Yosemite Freeway
9
Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
10
Continue on Yosemite Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yosemite Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles
12
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
42 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
59 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Golden State Highway
14
Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Golden State Freeway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Golden State Freeway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Golden State Freeway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden State Freeway
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 405 South
19
Keep slight left
5.3 mi
·
6 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
CA 170 South: Hollywood
21
Continue on Hollywood Freeway
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Hollywood Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Broadway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Broadway
23
Continue on West Aliso Street
410 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Aliso Street
24
Turn right onto North Spring Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Spring Street
25
Turn left onto West 1st Street
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 1st Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 145.9 miles from Mariposa, CA, or about 2h 34m 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 64 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.9 miles or 2h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Los Angeles, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mariposa, 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 Mariposa, CA
This is one driving day of about 291.8 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Mariposa, 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 145.9 mi from Mariposa, CA · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.9 miles from Mariposa, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Los Angeles, CA
The final approach into Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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
$67.07 one way
$134.14 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $69.11 | $138.23 |
| premium | $6.18 | $70.96 | $141.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.43 | $128.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.5 | 1 | $30.64 | $14.01 |
| Efficient EV | 73 | 0 | $25.53 | $11.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.7 | 1 | $40.85 | $18.68 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Los Angeles, CA
Late night in Los Angeles on Saturday
Local time
2:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°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
10 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
5h 8m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mariposa, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 291.8 miles and takes about 5h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 6th Street, Central Yosemite Highway, Golden Chain Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.9 miles from Mariposa, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.07 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 8m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mariposa, CA to Los Angeles, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mariposa, CA to Los Angeles, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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