Los Angeles to Santa Clarita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

29 miles 46.7 km · straight line
31.4 miles actual route 50.6 km · driving distance
44min estimated drive time
$3 - $4 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
324° NW bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Santa Clarita?

The distance from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita is 29 miles (46.7 km) as the crow flies. Santa Clarita is located NW of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 31.4 miles, taking about 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Los Angeles and Santa Clarita. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 44min $3 - $4 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Santa Clarita

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
Santa Clarita
34.39°N, 118.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
368m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 10 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 858.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM