How far is Empire, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Empire, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 321.2 miles (517 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Empire and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Empire and Los Angeles.
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Start on Yosemite Boulevard
79 m · 13 sec · Yosemite Boulevard
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Turn left onto Santa Fe Avenue
11.6 mi · 18 min · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn right onto North Vincent Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · North Vincent Road
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Turn right onto Shanks Road
2375 ft · 54 sec · Shanks Road
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Take the ramp left
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
74.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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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 Empire and Los Angeles.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Empire 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 Empire to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 321.2 miles (517 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?
Pixley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.7 miles from Empire and 166.6 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 6:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.42 one way or $130.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Empire and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Pixley
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 Pixley.
Corcoran station
Visalia, California
Wasco station
Goshen Junction, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Empire and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 289.03 mi (465.15 km).
#1 Empire
Place in Stanislaus County, USA
| Population | 4,189 |
| Coordinates | 37.6382600, -120.9021500 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 517 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $65.42 | $130.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $68.79 | $137.58 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $70.80 | $141.59 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $85.81 | $171.62 |
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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