Lost Hills, CA Road Trips
Lost Hills, CA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 169-mile quick runs to 242-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Lost Hills, CA spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
242 mi
San Francisco, CA
Quickest Drive
58m
Bakersfield, CA
Plan Around Lost Hills, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lost Hills, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lost Hills, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lost Hills, CA
Driving from Lost Hills, CA
Expect an average of 219 miles and about 4h 4m behind the wheel when leaving Lost Hills, CA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 242 miles (4h 29m), while the shortest is just 169 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Lost Hills, CA include San Francisco, CA (242 mi, 4h 29m), Laguna, CA (234.9 mi, 4h 19m), Oakland, CA (230.4 mi, 4h 14m), and Long Beach, CA (168.6 mi, 3h 13m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 219-mile drive from Lost Hills, CA, expect to burn about 8.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Lost Hills, CA and 2 routes heading into Lost Hills, CA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 169 to 242 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lost Hills, CA covers 242 miles and takes approximately 4h 29m. Shorter options start at just 169 miles.
The average route from Lost Hills, CA runs about 219 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 4m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lost Hills, CA include San Francisco, CA, Laguna, CA, Oakland, CA and Long Beach, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lost Hills, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,861
Median Income
$42,333
Median Home Value
$169,900
Median Age
23.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Lost Hills, CA
Lost Hills is a town in Kern County in the San Joaquin Valley of California, United States. Located near Interstate 5, it is one of a few places on this part of the freeway that have gas, food or lodging.
1 Days Inn Lost Hills, 14684 Alama St, ☏ +1 661-797-2371. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Pet friendly hotel that offers free wi-fi, free breakfast, and an outdoor pool. (updated May 2016) Motel 6, 14685 Warren St, ☏ +1 661 797-2346, fax: +1 661 797-2976.
On SR-46 just west of Interstate 5. Lost Hills is approximately 45 miles northwest of Bakersfield, 145 miles north of Los Angeles, and 240 miles south of Sacramento and San Francisco.
Travel tips adapted from Lost Hills on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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