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

The driving distance from Denair, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 303.9 miles (489.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
303.89 mi
05h 13m
Flight
279.42 mi
449.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.42 mi
Kilometers
449.69 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.89 mi
Kilometers
489.07 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Tue, May 5, 12:02 AM PDT
Return by in Denair
Tue, May 5, 5:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denair
2026-05-04T18:49
Arrive Los Angeles
Tue, May 5, 12:02 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:34 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denair
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Earlimart
CA

Census-designated place in Tulare County, California

From Denair
149.7 mi
02h 36m
To Los Angeles
154.2 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    30 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Santa Fe Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Santa Fe Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Vincent Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · North Vincent Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Shanks Road

    2375 ft · 54 sec · Shanks Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    74.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

    2508 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shanks Road
117 mi · 38%
Golden State Freeway
94.8 mi · 31%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 19%
Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 5%
I 405 South
5.56 mi · 2%
North Vincent Road
4.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Shanks Road

Merge slight left

74.9 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
279.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Earlimart
02h 36m from Denair
Leave By
6:34 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Denair and Partly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 303.9 miles (489.1 km) and usually takes 05h 13m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Earlimart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.7 miles from Denair and 154.2 miles from Los Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.84 one way or $123.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around Denair and Partly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near Earlimart

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Earlimart, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Earlimart.

RAIL

Wasco station

33 mi away
700 G Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

35 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Visalia, California

49 mi away
425 E. Oak Street
BUS

Goshen Junction, California

53 mi away
30435 Road 68

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denair and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 279.42 mi (449.69 km).

Denair

#1 Denair

Census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California

Population4,404
Coordinates37.5263200, -120.7968700
Altitude38
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: Main Street (-120.796696, 37.526155)
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.72 gal
40.59 L · about $61.84
Round trip
$123.69
21.44 gal · 81.18 L
Estimated CO2
95.3 kg one way
Round trip: 190.5 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $61.84 $123.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $65.03 $130.06
Premium $6.24 $66.92 $133.85
Diesel $7.57 $81.12 $162.24

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Denair and Los Angeles. The current time is 18:49:22.

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.