How far is Kinneloa Mesa, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Kinneloa Mesa, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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 27m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kinneloa Mesa and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinneloa Mesa and Los Angeles.
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Start on the route
27 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Vosburg Street
726 ft · 34 sec · Vosburg Street
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Turn right onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
78 m · 10 sec · Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
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Turn right onto East Sierra Madre Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Sierra Madre Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Sierra Madre Boulevard
87 m · 8 sec · North Sierra Madre Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Maple Street
26 m · 2 sec · East Maple Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 210 West: San Fernando
1971 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ventura Freeway
1810 ft · 24 sec · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Del Mar Boulevard, California Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Long Beach Freeway
3218 ft · 52 sec · Long Beach Freeway
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Continue on South Saint John Avenue
1975 ft · 41 sec · South Saint John Avenue
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Turn straight onto South Pasadena Avenue
2358 ft · 54 sec · South Pasadena Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Columbia Street
1105 ft · 29 sec · Columbia Street
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Turn left onto Orange Grove Avenue
1869 ft · 51 sec · Orange Grove Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 110 South
890 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arroyo Seco Parkway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Arroyo Seco Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Civic Center, Hill Street
1197 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
15 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Hill Street
857 ft · 34 sec · North Hill Street
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Turn left onto West College Street
123 m · 15 sec · West College Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.4 km · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
761 ft · 28 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 Kinneloa Mesa 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.
Arroyo Seco Parkway
Merge slight left onto Arroyo Seco Parkway
5.75 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 Kinneloa Mesa 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 Kinneloa Mesa to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
South Pasadena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Kinneloa Mesa and 8.5 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:36 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 Kinneloa Mesa and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near South Pasadena
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 Los Angeles
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Pasadena.
Pasadena, California
Glendale Transportation Center
Los Angeles Union Station
La Crescenta, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kinneloa Mesa and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 12.5 mi (20.11 km).
#1 Kinneloa Mesa
Kinneloa Mesa is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1758400, -118.0842400 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| 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: 26 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 13m |
| 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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