How far is Las Flores, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Las Flores, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Flores and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Flores and Los Angeles.
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Start on Grassy Knoll Lane
714 ft · 33 sec · Grassy Knoll Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Meandering Trail
741 ft · 24 sec · Meandering Trail
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Turn right onto Oso Parkway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Oso Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
2446 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road
1266 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
527 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Jamboree Road
760 ft · 18 sec · Jamboree Road
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Turn left onto El Camino Real
2.2 mi · 5 min · El Camino Real
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Turn left onto Newport Avenue
109 m · 14 sec · Newport Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1127 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 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 Las Flores and Los Angeles.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Santa Ana Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Las Flores 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 Las Flores to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Anaheim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Las Flores and 25.7 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Flores and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Anaheim
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anaheim.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Irvine Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Flores and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 47.78 mi (76.89 km).
#1 Las Flores
Situated in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains in Orange County, this census-designated place sits at an elevation of approximately 715 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5880800, -117.6267200 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.26 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $11.89 | $23.79 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $15.40 | $30.79 |
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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