Road Trips from Los Angeles, CA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
130
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
115
Under 2 hours
40 total in this range
Santa Paula, CA
1h 24m64.9 mi one way
Riverside, CA
1h 9m54.6 mi one way
West Hollywood, CA
15m8.3 mi one way
Malibu, CA
51m33.4 mi one way
Mojave, CA
1h 51m94.6 mi one way
Full-day getaway
18 total in this range
Tulare, CA
3h 17m173.8 mi one way
Palm Desert, CA
2h 20m122.1 mi one way
Palm Springs, CA
2h 3m106.7 mi one way
Taft, CA
2h 27m118.9 mi one way
Pismo Beach, CA
3h 37m176.7 mi one way
Weekend trip
56 total in this range
Modesto, CA
5h 53m311.8 mi one way
Salinas, CA
5h 52m303.7 mi one way
Turlock, CA
5h 38m298.6 mi one way
Madera, CA
4h 28m239.4 mi one way
Marina, CA
6h 7m313.1 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
16 total in this range
San Antonio, TX
22h 57m1353.9 mi one way
South Lake Tahoe, CA
9h 11m441.9 mi one way
Red Bluff, CA
9h 24m513.7 mi one way
Orland, CA
8h 52m483.5 mi one way
Redwood Valley, CA
9h 21m495.7 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Modesto, CA
5h 53m311.8 mi one way
Salinas, CA
5h 52m303.7 mi one way
Turlock, CA
5h 38m298.6 mi one way
Madera, CA
4h 28m239.4 mi one way
Modesto, CA
5h 53m311.8 mi one way
Salinas, CA
5h 52m303.7 mi one way
Turlock, CA
5h 38m298.6 mi one way
Madera, CA
4h 28m239.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Avoid low-desert routes at midday; pick mountain destinations instead.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Desert driving is at its best — cool days, clear light.
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