How far is East Rancho Dominguez, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from East Rancho Dominguez, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 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.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Rancho Dominguez and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Rancho Dominguez and Los Angeles.
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Start on the route
152 m · 39 sec
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Turn right onto East San Vincente Street
144 m · 21 sec · East San Vincente Street
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Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
1531 ft · 48 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right onto East Rosecrans Avenue
2609 ft · 48 sec · East Rosecrans Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 710 North: Pasadena
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Long Beach Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
2467 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alameda Street, Union Station
798 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on East Arcadia Street
988 ft · 32 sec · East Arcadia Street
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Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street
1696 ft · 45 sec · North Los Angeles Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
141 m · 18 sec · East 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 East Rancho Dominguez and Los Angeles.
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.
Long Beach Freeway
Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
6.91 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Rancho Dominguez 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 East Rancho Dominguez to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 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?
Maywood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from East Rancho Dominguez and 8.9 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 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 $3.35 one way or $6.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Rancho Dominguez and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Maywood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maywood.
Los Angeles Union Station
Glendale Transportation Center
Pasadena, California
Torrance, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Rancho Dominguez and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 11 mi (17.71 km).
#1 East Rancho Dominguez
Census designated place
| Population | 15,135 |
| Coordinates | 33.8980700, -118.1953500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
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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