Origin
Wilton, CA
Afternoon in Wilton on Thursday
Local time
3:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilton, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 9m
Distance
375 mi
604 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$86
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 57m
★
6 AM
6h 10m
8 AM
6h 35m
10 AM
6h 19m
12 PM
6h 16m
3 PM
6h 20m
5 PM
6h 34m
8 PM
6h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilton, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Traveling from Wilton to Los Angeles covers 375 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 9 minutes of driving time. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a direct interstate sprint, it is best approached as a full one-day commitment. You should budget approximately $87 for fuel to complete the trip. While both your starting point and destination are located in the Pacific Coast region, the path relies on local roads rather than major freeways. Planning for a single stop will help break up the drive, ensuring you stay alert behind the wheel. Given the nature of the roads, it is a practical trip for those who prefer local scenery over monotonous highway travel.
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
187.5 miles from Wilton, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 9m. Total distance: 375 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a winding experience, as this route is defined by turn-heavy local roads rather than a high-speed interstate grind. You will navigate via Wilton Road, Grant Line Road, and Kammerer Road, which means your highway share is 0%. The road’s personality is technical and demands your full attention, moving away from the typical fast-paced corridor. Since there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, you will find the journey requires constant engagement with the road. This makes the 375-mile trip feel more like a series of connected local segments than a singular, linear haul.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wilton Road 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wilton, CA to Los Angeles, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilton Road | — | — |
| Grant Line Road | — | — |
| Kammerer Road | — | — |
| South Sacramento Freeway | — | — |
| CA 4 | — | — |
| Crosstown Freeway | — | — |
| I 5 | — | — |
| I 5 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wilton Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilton, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
1
Start on Green Road
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
Green Road
2
Turn right onto Wilton Road
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Wilton Road
3
Turn left onto Grant Line Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Grant Line Road
4
Continue on Kammerer Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Kammerer Road
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
30 mi
·
34 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward CA 4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 4
8
Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosstown Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Sacramento
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 5: Sacramento
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 South
11
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Westside Freeway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
Westside Freeway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
237 mi
·
4 hr 13 min
·
Westside Freeway
14
Keep slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden State Freeway
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 405 South
17
Keep slight left
5.3 mi
·
6 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
CA 170 South: Hollywood
19
Continue on Hollywood Freeway
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Hollywood Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Broadway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Broadway
21
Continue on West Aliso Street
410 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Aliso Street
22
Turn right onto North Spring Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Spring Street
23
Turn left onto West 1st Street
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 1st Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 6-hour and 9-minute drive, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue. Because you are navigating turn-heavy local roads, keep a close watch on your navigation to ensure you stay on the intended path. Plan to use your single recommended stop to refuel and stretch, especially since the technical nature of the roads can be more taxing than standard highway driving. Keep that $87 fuel budget in mind when planning your stops, as local stations may vary in price compared to major highway travel centers. Flexibility is your main advantage here, so adjust your pace to match the rhythm of the local roads you are traversing.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 187.5 miles from Wilton, CA, or about 3h 4m 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 83 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187.5 miles or 3h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 10m
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 Wilton, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Wilton, CA
This is one driving day of about 375 miles and 6h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Wilton, 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 187.5 mi from Wilton, CA · 3h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
188 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 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 187.5 miles from Wilton, 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
$86.19 one way
$172.38 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
131 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $88.82 | $177.64 |
| premium | $6.18 | $91.20 | $182.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $82.80 | $165.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$86
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$111–$136
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112.5 | 1 | $39.38 | $18.00 |
| Efficient EV | 93.8 | 1 | $32.81 | $15.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 150 | 1 | $52.50 | $24.00 |
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Los Angeles on Thursday
Local time
3:43 PM
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
14 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
6h 9m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wilton, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 375 miles and takes about 6h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wilton Road, Grant Line Road, Kammerer Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 187.5 miles from Wilton, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $86.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wilton, CA to Los Angeles, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wilton, CA to Los Angeles, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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