Origin
Oban, CA
Late night in Oban on Tuesday
Local time
3:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oban, CA to Glendale, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
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.
Oban, CA
Stephen Leonardi
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.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.8 miles from Oban, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 69.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.46 one way
$32.91 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $16.96 | $33.92 |
| premium | $6.18 | $17.41 | $34.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.81 | $31.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$16
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.
Destination
Glendale, CA
Late night in Glendale on Tuesday
Local time
3:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on I 5 Truck.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
About the Cities
Arriving in Glendale, CA
Full guide →Founded 1884
Glendale is a suburban city of 205,000 people (2019) in the southeastern corner of the San Fernando Valley of Southern California between Burbank and Downtown Los Angeles. Glendale has one of the largest communities of Armenian descent in the United States. In addition to central Glendale, this article covers the Crescenta Valley communities of La Crescenta, Montrose, Verdugo City, and the part of Glendale in the Crescenta Valley.
Top landmarks
- • Forest Lawn Memorial Park — cemetery in Glendale, California
- • Glendale Transportation Center — railway station
- • Grand Central Airport — airport in Glendale, Los Angeles
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 71.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16 miles on I 5 Truck. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Glendale, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glendale, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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