How far is Lone Pine, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Lone Pine, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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 03h 37m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lone Pine and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lone Pine and Los Angeles.
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Start on North Washington Street
24 m · 9 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Bush Street
90 m · 15 sec · West Bush Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Aerospace Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Midland Trail
22 mi · 25 min · Midland Trail
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Continue on Aerospace Highway
20 mi · 23 min · Aerospace Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sierra Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Sierra Highway
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Continue on Aerospace Highway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Antelope Valley Freeway
48.2 mi · 53 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Valley Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left
2606 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 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 · 14 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 Lone Pine 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.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
56.1 mi · 01h 05m
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 Lone Pine 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 Lone Pine to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
California City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Lone Pine and 97.1 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 9:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.08 one way or $82.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lone Pine and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near California City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lone Pine and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 176.76 mi (284.46 km).
#1 Lone Pine
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California
| Population | 2,035 |
| Coordinates | 36.6062600, -118.0646200 |
| Altitude | 1136 |
| 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: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $41.08 | $82.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $43.19 | $86.38 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $44.45 | $88.90 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $53.88 | $107.75 |
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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