How far is Diamond Springs, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Diamond Springs, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 404 miles (650.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 351.1 miles (565.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Diamond Springs and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Diamond Springs and Los Angeles.
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Start on Pleasant Valley Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn left
14.5 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Jackson Road
1496 ft · 27 sec · Jackson Road
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Turn left onto East Plymouth Highway
8 mi · 10 min · East Plymouth Highway
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Turn left onto Preston Avenue
696 ft · 28 sec · Preston Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
105 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Church Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.8 mi · 12 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
59 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.9 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
19.3 mi · 28 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1006 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 4
2645 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Sacramento
2364 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
12.9 mi · 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
2508 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway
636 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on West Aliso Street
125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Diamond Springs and Los Angeles.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
237 mi · 04h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Rain leaving Diamond Springs and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Diamond Springs to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 404 miles (650.1 km) and usually takes 06h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201 miles from Diamond Springs and 203.1 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 351.1 miles (565.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $82.21 one way or $164.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Diamond Springs and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Huron
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Diamond Springs and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 351.17 mi (565.15 km).
#1 Diamond Springs
Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California
| Population | 11,037 |
| Coordinates | 38.6946300, -120.8149400 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
| Population | 3,970,219 |
| Coordinates | 34.0522300, -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 650 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $82.21 | $164.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $86.44 | $172.88 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $88.96 | $177.93 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $107.83 | $215.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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