How far is Kinneloa Mesa, CA from Glendale, CA?

The driving distance from Kinneloa Mesa, CA to Glendale, CA is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
12.38 mi
00h 21m
Flight
10.04 mi
16.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.04 mi
Kilometers
16.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.38 mi
Kilometers
19.92 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Sat, Apr 18, 6:38 AM PDT
Return by in Kinneloa Mesa
Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kinneloa Mesa
2026-04-18T06:17
Arrive Glendale
Sat, Apr 18, 6:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kinneloa Mesa
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Pasadena
CA

The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Kinneloa Mesa
6.1 mi
00h 10m
To Glendale
6.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kinneloa Mesa and Glendale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kinneloa Mesa and Glendale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vosburg Street

    726 ft · 34 sec · Vosburg Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sierra Madre Villa Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue

    78 m · 10 sec · Sierra Madre Villa Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Sierra Madre Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Sierra Madre Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on North Sierra Madre Boulevard

    87 m · 8 sec · North Sierra Madre Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Maple Street

    26 m · 2 sec · East Maple Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 210 West: San Fernando

    1971 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ventura Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Ventura Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Harvey Drive

    1074 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Harvey Drive

    883 ft · 22 sec · Harvey Drive

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Broadway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Glendale Avenue

    1494 ft · 47 sec · South Glendale Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Colorado Street

    1713 ft · 46 sec · East Colorado Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Brand Boulevard

    24 m · 8 sec · South Brand Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Brand Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kinneloa Mesa and Glendale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
137.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ventura Freeway
5.04 mi · 41%
Foothill Freeway
2.42 mi · 20%
East Sierra Madre Boulevard
1.2 mi · 10%
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
1.03 mi · 8%
East Broadway
0.97 mi · 8%
I 210 West
0.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ventura Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Ventura Freeway

5.04 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pasadena
00h 10m from Kinneloa Mesa
Leave By
7:46 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kinneloa Mesa and Mostly Sunny near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kinneloa Mesa to Glendale?

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Pasadena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Kinneloa Mesa and 6.3 miles from Glendale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kinneloa Mesa and Mostly Sunny near Glendale.

Stop Ideas Near Pasadena

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pasadena and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 11.9 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.6 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8 mi away

City Of El Monte Public Works Department

El Monte , CA
3990 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pasadena.

BUS

Pasadena, California

1 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

11 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

13 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
BUS

La Crescenta, California

14 mi away
Honolulu & Lowell Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kinneloa Mesa and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 10.04 mi (16.15 km).

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#1 Kinneloa Mesa

Kinneloa Mesa is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.1758400, -118.0842400
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Glendale

#2 Glendale

The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population197,747
Coordinates34.1425100, -118.2550800
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: (-118.083435, 34.175984)
End: South Brand Boulevard (-118.255076, 34.14251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
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.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.65 L · about $2.54
Round trip
$5.08
0.88 gal · 3.3 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $2.54 $5.08
Mid-grade $6.07 $2.67 $5.34
Premium $6.24 $2.75 $5.49
Diesel $7.57 $3.33 $6.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kinneloa Mesa and Glendale. The current time is 06:17:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.