How far is Azusa, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

The driving distance from Azusa, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.87 mi
00h 29m
Flight
20.04 mi
32.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.04 mi
Kilometers
32.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.87 mi
Kilometers
38.42 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM PDT
Return by in Azusa
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Azusa
2026-04-23T05:31
Arrive Los Angeles
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Azusa
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
El Monte
CA

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Azusa
11.9 mi
00h 14m
To Los Angeles
12.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Azusa and Los Angeles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Azusa and Los Angeles.

  1. 1

    Start on North Azusa Avenue

    87 m · 11 sec · North Azusa Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    86 m · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    46 m · 17 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto San Gabriel Avenue

    2278 ft · 47 sec · San Gabriel Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    2103 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Vernon Avenue

    100 m · 15 sec · North Vernon Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 210 West: Pasadena

    1398 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 605 South

    2604 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on San Gabriel River Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: San Bernardino, Los Angeles

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles

    2315 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    2349 ft · 36 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Alameda Street, Union Station

    798 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on East Arcadia Street

    988 ft · 32 sec · East Arcadia Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street

    1696 ft · 45 sec · North Los Angeles Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    141 m · 18 sec · East 1st Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Azusa and Los Angeles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Bernardino Freeway
13.3 mi · 56%
San Gabriel River Freeway
4.89 mi · 20%
Foothill Freeway
1.91 mi · 8%
I 605 South
0.49 mi · 2%
Santa Ana Freeway
0.44 mi · 2%
I 10 West
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

San Bernardino Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

12.4 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Monte
00h 14m from Azusa
Leave By
7:32 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Azusa and Sunny near Los Angeles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Azusa to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

El Monte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Azusa and 12.1 miles from Los Angeles.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Azusa and Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near El Monte

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around El Monte and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 11.9 mi away

Your Home Away From Home

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Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 9.3 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 1.8 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.4 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Monte.

BUS

Pasadena, California

13 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

19 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

22 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

24 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Azusa and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 20.04 mi (32.25 km).

Azusa

#1 Azusa

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population49,238
Coordinates34.1336200, -117.9075600
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Los Angeles

#2 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Population3,970,219
Coordinates34.0522300, -118.2436800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Foothill Boulevard (-117.907549, 34.133586)
End: West 1st Street (-118.243569, 34.052341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.19 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.69
1.68 gal · 6.38 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.85 $9.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.10 $10.19
Premium $6.24 $5.24 $10.49
Diesel $7.57 $6.36 $12.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Azusa and Los Angeles. The current time is 05:31:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.