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

The driving distance from Lemoore, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 200.7 miles (323 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
200.71 mi
03h 16m
Flight
178.02 mi
286.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.02 mi
Kilometers
286.49 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.71 mi
Kilometers
323.01 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM PDT
Return by in Lemoore
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lemoore
2026-04-23T00:28
Arrive Los Angeles
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lemoore
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 Lemoore
99.5 mi
01h 38m
To Los Angeles
101.2 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Follett Street

    907 ft · 25 sec · Follett Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Bush Street

    146 m · 17 sec · West Bush Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Lemoore Avenue

    2153 ft · 46 sec · North Lemoore Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1122 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vincent Tolbert Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vincent Tolbert Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 41: Fresno, Paso Robles

    659 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Stratford, Paso Robles

    978 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 19 1/2 Avenue

    23.7 mi · 33 min · 19 1/2 Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1169 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

    2508 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lemoore 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
146 mi · 73%
19 1/2 Avenue
23.7 mi · 12%
Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 8%
I 405 South
5.56 mi · 3%
Golden State Freeway
4.07 mi · 2%
United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vin
1.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

87.4 mi · 01h 34m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
01h 38m from Lemoore
Leave By
10:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lemoore 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 Lemoore to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 200.7 miles (323 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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 99.5 miles from Lemoore and 101.2 miles from Los Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 10:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.84 one way or $81.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lemoore 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 Lemoore and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 178.02 mi (286.49 km).

Lemoore

#1 Lemoore

City in Kings County, California, United States

Population26,331
Coordinates36.3007800, -119.7829100
Altitude70
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: Follett Street (-119.782954, 36.300773)
End: West 1st Street (-118.243569, 34.052341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.08 gal
26.81 L · about $40.84
Round trip
$81.69
14.16 gal · 53.62 L
Estimated CO2
62.9 kg one way
Round trip: 125.8 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $40.84 $81.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $42.95 $85.89
Premium $6.24 $44.20 $88.40
Diesel $7.57 $53.57 $107.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lemoore and Los Angeles. The current time is 00:28:00.

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.