How far is Le Grand, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Le Grand, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 264.4 miles (425.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.6 miles (396.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kern County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Le Grand and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Le Grand and Los Angeles.
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Start on Le Grand Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Le Grand Road
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Turn left onto South Minturn Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · South Minturn Road
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Continue on Road 15
1.4 km · 1 min · Road 15
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Turn right
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Chowchilla Boulevard
1149 ft · 23 sec · Chowchilla Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1035 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
39.4 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
2508 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway
636 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on West Aliso Street
125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
108 m · 12 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 Le Grand 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Le Grand 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 Le Grand to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 264.4 miles (425.5 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
McFarland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.3 miles from Le Grand and 132.1 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.6 miles (396.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.82 one way or $107.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Le Grand and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near McFarland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McFarland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Le Grand and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 246.63 mi (396.91 km).
#1 Le Grand
City in Merced County, California, United States
| Population | 1,659 |
| Coordinates | 37.2285500, -120.2482300 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| 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: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $53.82 | $107.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $56.60 | $113.19 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $58.25 | $116.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $70.60 | $141.20 |
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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