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Trip from Oban, CA to Glendale, CA

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

71.6 mi

115 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

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

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Downtown Oban, CA, CA

Oban, CA

Stephen Leonardi

city in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Glendale, CA

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Trip Overview

This 71.6-mile drive from Oban, CA to Glendale, CA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via I 5 Truck and the Golden State Freeway, with a portion on West Avenue D. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this route is quite budget-friendly for a quick journey. The drive offers a straightforward experience, connecting two points within the Pacific Coast region of California. Given its short duration and lack of required stops, it's ideal for a spontaneous trip or a quick commute.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

35.8 miles from Oban, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive with a 28% highway share. While the longest uninterrupted stretch is 16 miles on I 5 Truck, you'll experience frequent changes in direction as you transition between main roads like the Golden State Freeway and West Avenue D. This isn't a monotonous highway cruise; instead, it's a dynamic route that requires your attention as you navigate urban and suburban landscapes. The road's personality shifts, offering a mix of faster freeway segments and more involved local road driving.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 Truck is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 71.6 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 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles (CA 14 / Antelope Valley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
49.9 mi into trip | ~56m in | CA 14 / Antelope Valley Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 14 / Antelope Valley Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
50.8 mi into trip | ~57m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
54 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | I 5 Truck

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck toward I 405 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 158 Toward I 405 South
8
69.9 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward Colorado Street, South Pacific Avenue, San Fernando Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 142 Toward Colorado Street, South Pacific Avenue, S...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 Truck 16 mi 18m
Golden State Freeway 2.6 mi 3m
West Avenue D 1.3 mi 1m
Antelope Valley Freeway 1 mi 1m
West Colorado Street 0.7 mi 1m
Colorado Street Freeway Extension 0.6 mi <1m
Sierra Highway 0.2 mi <1m
South Brand Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 Truck — 16 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oban, CA and Glendale, CA.

1

Start on US 6 Hist

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Sierra Highway
2

Turn left onto West Avenue D

1.3 mi · 1 min · West Avenue D
Use the left lane.
3

Take the exit

48 mi · 53 min
Use the left lane.
4

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 14

1.0 mi · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 36 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 5

2.6 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck

0.3 mi · 17 sec · I 5 Truck
Exit 158 Toward I 405 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck

16 mi · 18 min · I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Exit 142 Toward Colorado Street, South Pacific Avenue, San Fernando Road Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on Colorado Street Freeway Extension

0.6 mi · 37 sec · Colorado Street Freeway Extension
Toward Colorado Street, South Pacific Avenue, San Fernando Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn slight right onto West Colorado Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Colorado Street
Use the right lane.
12

Turn right onto South Brand Boulevard

31 ft · 1 sec · South Brand Boulevard
13

Arrive at destination

South Brand Boulevard

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 1-hour and 21-minute drive, flexibility is your best friend. Leaving mid-morning can help you avoid the worst of any local traffic. While there are no mandatory stops, remember the longest stretch without a significant change is 16 miles, so plan for a brief pause if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $16, and it's always wise to have a bit extra. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to signage when transitioning from the Golden State Freeway to West Avenue D, as this is where the 'turn-heavy' nature of the drive becomes most apparent.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.8 miles from Oban, CA, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16 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 71.6 miles or 1h 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.8 miles or 40m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glendale, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Oban, 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 Oban, CA

This is one driving day of about 71.6 miles and 1h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oban, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 5 Truck for about 16 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.8 mi from Oban, CA · 40m into the drive

city in Los Angeles County, California, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Santa Clarita, CA

36 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

Los Angeles, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 71.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Santa Clarita, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.8 miles from Oban, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Glendale, CA

The final approach into Glendale, 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 Glendale, CA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultura...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 54.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.48 one way

$32.96 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $16.98 $33.96
premium $6.18 $17.44 $34.87
diesel $5.61 $15.83 $31.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.5 0 $7.52 $3.44
Efficient EV 17.9 0 $6.26 $2.86
EV Truck/SUV 28.6 0 $10.02 $4.58

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Oban, CA

Evening in Oban on Tuesday

Local time

6:31 PM

PDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glendale, CA

Evening in Glendale on Tuesday

Local time

6:31 PM

PDT

Current temp

52°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

30 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

1h 21m 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 Oban, CA to Glendale, CA covers 71.6 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5 Truck, Golden State Freeway, West Avenue D. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.8 miles from Oban, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.46 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 is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 71.6 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 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles (CA 14 / Antelope Valley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oban, CA to Glendale, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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