How far is Laton, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

The driving distance from Laton, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.68 mi
03h 41m
Flight
183.56 mi
295.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.56 mi
Kilometers
295.41 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.68 mi
Kilometers
347.1 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Sun, Apr 19, 8:14 AM PDT
Return by in Laton
Sun, Apr 19, 11:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laton
2026-04-19T04:32
Arrive Los Angeles
Sun, Apr 19, 8:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laton
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Greenfield
CA

City in Monterey County, California, United States

From Laton
102.4 mi
01h 50m
To Los Angeles
113.3 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laton and Los Angeles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laton and Los Angeles.

  1. 1

    Start on South Fowler Avenue

    65 m · 32 sec · South Fowler Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on South Fowler Avenue

    698 ft · 16 sec · South Fowler Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto De Woody Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · De Woody Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Riverdale Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Riverdale Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Cairo Avenue

    1496 ft · 32 sec · Cairo Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Central Valley Highway

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Central Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Valley Highway

    41 m · 3 sec · Central Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Valley Highway

    1657 ft · 30 sec · Central Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto George Alan Ingalls Memorial Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · George Alan Ingalls Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lacey Boulevard

    6 mi · 7 min · Lacey Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Avenue 296

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Avenue 296

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99: Los Angeles, Sacramento

    904 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 99 South: Los Angeles

    2612 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

    2508 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laton and Los Angeles.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
94.8 mi · 44%
Golden State Highway
63.6 mi · 30%
Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 8%
Central Valley Highway
9.06 mi · 4%
Lacey Boulevard
6.01 mi · 3%
I 405 South
5.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

58.6 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
183.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
01h 50m from Laton
Leave By
9:38 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laton 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 Laton to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.4 miles from Laton and 113.3 miles from Los Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.90 one way or $87.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laton and Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Bakersfield

12 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Wasco station

47 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Tehachapi, California

52 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Mojave, California

79 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laton and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 183.56 mi (295.41 km).

Laton

#1 Laton

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

Population1,824
Coordinates36.4332800, -119.6868000
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Los Angeles

#2 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Population3,970,219
Coordinates34.0522300, -118.2436800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: South Fowler Avenue (-119.686362, 36.433056)
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.61 gal
28.81 L · about $43.90
Round trip
$87.80
15.22 gal · 57.62 L
Estimated CO2
67.6 kg one way
Round trip: 135.3 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $43.90 $87.80
Mid-grade $6.07 $46.16 $92.32
Premium $6.24 $47.51 $95.02
Diesel $7.57 $57.58 $115.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Laton and Los Angeles. The current time is 04:32:57.

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.