How far is Inglewood, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Inglewood, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Inglewood and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inglewood and Los Angeles.
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Start on East Manchester Boulevard
19 m · 6 sec · East Manchester Boulevard
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Turn right onto South La Brea Avenue
5.2 mi · 9 min · South La Brea Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Los Angeles
2181 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Monica Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Monica Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue, Olive Street, Convention Center
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto West 18th Street
1452 ft · 39 sec · West 18th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 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 Inglewood 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.
South La Brea Avenue
Turn right onto South La Brea Avenue
5.17 mi · 00h 09m
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 Inglewood 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 Inglewood to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Ladera Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Inglewood and 6.8 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 $2.60 one way or $5.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Inglewood and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Ladera Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
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City of Los Angeles
City of Torrance - Housing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ladera Heights.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Inglewood and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 8.85 mi (14.25 km).
#1 Inglewood
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 107,203 |
| Coordinates | 33.9616800, -118.3531300 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
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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