How far is La Puente, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from La Puente, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
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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 La Puente and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Puente and Los Angeles.
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Start on the route
100 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Stimson Avenue
28 m · 6 sec · South Stimson Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
156 m · 15 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
813 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Mayor Dave Way
1669 ft · 50 sec · Mayor Dave Way
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Turn left onto South Hacienda Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Hacienda Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 60 West: Los Angeles, Pomona Freeway
2136 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
2874 ft · 38 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North, I 5 North: Los Angeles, Sacramento
801 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: Los Angeles
646 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: Los Angeles
2490 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alameda Street, Union Station
798 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on East Arcadia Street
988 ft · 32 sec · East Arcadia Street
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Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street
1696 ft · 45 sec · North Los Angeles Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
141 m · 18 sec · East 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 La Puente 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.
Pomona Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
13.9 mi · 00h 16m
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 La Puente 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 La Puente to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 San Gabriel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from La Puente and 10.8 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.27 one way or $8.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Puente and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near South San Gabriel
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 San Gabriel.
Pasadena, California
Los Angeles Union Station
Glendale Transportation Center
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Puente and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 16.99 mi (27.34 km).
#1 La Puente
City in California
| Population | 39,215 |
| Coordinates | 34.0200100, -117.9495100 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
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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