How far is El Segundo, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from El Segundo, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Segundo and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Segundo and Los Angeles.
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Start on Marketplace
14 m · 2 sec · Marketplace
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
70 m · 21 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Imperial Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Imperial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Century Freeway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Century Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 North, I 110 South: Los Angeles, San Pedro
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North: Los Angeles
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 3rd Street, 4th Street, 9th Street, 6th Street, Downtown
1545 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on James M Wood Boulevard, 9th Street
964 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto James M Wood Boulevard
547 ft · 14 sec · James M Wood Boulevard
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Continue on West 9th Street
2941 ft · 1 min · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
21 m · 2 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 El Segundo 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.
Harbor Freeway
Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
7.24 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.
Sunny leaving El Segundo 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 El Segundo to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Westmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from El Segundo and 9.6 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around El Segundo and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Westmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westmont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Segundo and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 13.51 mi (21.74 km).
#1 El Segundo
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 16,289 |
| Coordinates | 33.9191800, -118.4164700 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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 (-118.243569, 34.052341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
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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