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

The driving distance from Chino, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.85 mi
00h 43m
Flight
31.88 mi
51.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.88 mi
Kilometers
51.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.85 mi
Kilometers
59.3 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM PDT
Return by in Chino
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chino
2026-04-23T04:37
Arrive Los Angeles
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chino
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
West Covina
CA

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Chino
17.3 mi
00h 21m
To Los Angeles
19.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
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 Chino and Los Angeles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    115 m · 7 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue

    797 ft · 32 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chino Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Chino Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward CA 71 North

    2194 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chino Valley Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  6. 6

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 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 Chino and Los Angeles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Bernardino Freeway
24 mi · 65%
Chino Valley Freeway
5.02 mi · 14%
Chino Avenue
2.38 mi · 6%
I 10 West
1.47 mi · 4%
Santa Ana Freeway
0.44 mi · 1%
CA 71 North
0.42 mi · 1%
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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Covina
00h 21m from Chino
Leave By
7:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chino 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 Chino to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

West Covina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Chino and 19.5 miles from Los Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Covina

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 West Covina and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 6.7 mi away

Your Home Away From Home

Covina , CA
5015 N Burnaby Dr, Covina, CA 91724, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Bed & breakfast
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Scenic stop 5.6 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
El Monte City Hall
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

El Monte City Hall

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11333 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
Rating 4.5/5 13 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Covina.

RAIL

Pomona station

17 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Pasadena, California

20 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
BUS

Claremont, California

21 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

22 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chino and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 31.88 mi (51.31 km).

Chino

#1 Chino

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population92,290
Coordinates34.0122300, -117.6889400
Altitude222
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: Central Avenue (-117.689191, 34.012228)
End: West 1st Street (-118.243569, 34.052341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.92 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$15.00
2.6 gal · 9.84 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.50 $15.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.89 $15.77
Premium $6.24 $8.12 $16.23
Diesel $7.57 $9.84 $19.67

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 Chino and Los Angeles. The current time is 04:37:29.

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.