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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.67 mi
03h 37m
Flight
176.76 mi
284.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.76 mi
Kilometers
284.46 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.67 mi
Kilometers
324.56 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM PDT
Return by in Lone Pine
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lone Pine
2026-04-23T02:21
Arrive Los Angeles
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lone Pine
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
California City
CA

City in Kern County, California

From Lone Pine
104.6 mi
01h 48m
To Los Angeles
97.1 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
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 Lone Pine and Los Angeles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lone Pine and Los Angeles.

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    24 m · 9 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Bush Street

    90 m · 15 sec · West Bush Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Aerospace Highway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Aerospace Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Midland Trail

    22 mi · 25 min · Midland Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Aerospace Highway

    20 mi · 23 min · Aerospace Highway

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sierra Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Sierra Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Aerospace Highway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Aerospace Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Antelope Valley Freeway

    48.2 mi · 53 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Valley Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2606 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

    2508 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 14 sec · West 1st Street

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
56.1 mi · 28%
Antelope Valley Freeway
49.6 mi · 25%
Aerospace Highway
42.1 mi · 21%
Midland Trail
22 mi · 11%
Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 8%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
7.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
176.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
California City
01h 48m from Lone Pine
Leave By
9:46 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around California City, 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 California City.

BUS

Mojave, California

19 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway
BUS

Tehachapi, California

42 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Lancaster, California

50 mi away
44812 Sierra Highway
BUS

Palmdale (Amtrak Thruway), California

62 mi away
39000 Clock Tower Plaza Drive - Bus Bay 2E

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).

Lone Pine

#1 Lone Pine

Census-designated place in Inyo County, California

Population2,035
Coordinates36.6062600, -118.0646200
Altitude1136
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: North Washington Street (-118.064755, 36.606217)
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.94 L · about $41.08
Round trip
$82.15
14.24 gal · 53.88 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lone Pine and Los Angeles. The current time is 02:21:06.

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.