How far is Las Flores, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Las Flores, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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 44m.
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
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City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Flores and Los Angeles.
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Start on Las Flores Canyon Road
27 m · 8 sec · Las Flores Canyon Road
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Turn left onto Pacific Coast Highway
9 mi · 17 min · Pacific Coast Highway
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Continue on Santa Monica Freeway
10.7 mi · 13 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 Las Flores 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.
Santa Monica Freeway
Continue on Santa Monica Freeway
10.7 mi · 00h 13m
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 Clear leaving Las Flores and Mostly Clear 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 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Culver City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Las Flores and 12.4 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 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 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Las Flores and Mostly Clear near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Culver City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Vernon City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Culver City.
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El Segundo, CA
Los Angeles Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Flores and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 22.48 mi (36.18 km).
#1 Las Flores
Census-designated place in Orange County, California
| Population | 6,037 |
| Coordinates | 34.0372300, -118.6359200 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.58 | $13.17 |
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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