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

The driving distance from Littlerock, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.19 mi
01h 17m
Flight
35.64 mi
57.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.64 mi
Kilometers
57.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.19 mi
Kilometers
87.21 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Tue, May 12, 5:36 PM PDT
Return by in Littlerock
Tue, May 12, 6:53 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Littlerock
2026-05-12T16:19
Arrive Los Angeles
Tue, May 12, 5:36 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Littlerock
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Santa Clarita
CA

The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Littlerock
32.4 mi
00h 38m
To Los Angeles
21.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pearblossom Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Pearblossom Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Pearblossom Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Pearblossom Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Sierra Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Sierra Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward CA 14 South: Los Angeles

    2557 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway

    28.6 mi · 31 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Valley Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2606 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

    2508 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Littlerock 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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Antelope Valley Freeway
30 mi · 55%
Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 30%
Pearblossom Highway
7.79 mi · 14%
I 405 South
5.56 mi · 10%
Golden State Freeway
2.65 mi · 5%
Sierra Highway
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Antelope Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway

28.6 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
35.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clarita
00h 38m from Littlerock
Leave By
3:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Littlerock and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Littlerock to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Santa Clarita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Littlerock and 21.8 miles from Los Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.02 one way or $22.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Littlerock and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Los Angeles.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clarita

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita.

RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

2 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

16 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road
RAIL

Simi Valley

19 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue
RAIL

Van Nuys station

22 mi away
7724 Van Nuys Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Littlerock and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 35.64 mi (57.35 km).

Littlerock

#1 Littlerock

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

Population1,377
Coordinates34.5211000, -117.9836800
Altitude881
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: 82nd Street East (-117.983695, 34.521103)
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $11.02
Round trip
$22.04
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $11.02 $22.04
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.59 $23.17
Premium $6.24 $11.92 $23.85
Diesel $7.57 $14.45 $28.91

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Littlerock and Los Angeles. The current time is 16:19:14.

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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.