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

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Anza, CA is about 119 miles (191.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
118.97 mi
02h 27m
Flight
96.46 mi
155.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.46 mi
Kilometers
155.24 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.97 mi
Kilometers
191.46 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anza
Sat, Apr 11, 8:44 AM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Sat, Apr 11, 11:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-04-11T06:17
Arrive Anza
Sat, Apr 11, 8:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Angeles
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
Lake Elsinore
CA

The most populous city in Lake County, California.

From Los Angeles
59.5 mi
01h 13m
To Anza
59.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
36°F
Saturday Night

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    21 m · 10 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1465 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Aliso Street

    103 m · 13 sec · East Aliso Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South

    776 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    20.6 mi · 25 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Riverside Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Corona Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway

    2418 ft · 59 sec · Corona Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Corona Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway

    19.1 mi · 20 min · Temecula Valley Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Escondido Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 79: Temecula Parkway

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Temecula Parkway

    99 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Temecula Parkway

    10 mi · 14 min · Temecula Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cahuilla Road

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Cahuilla Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cahuilla Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Anza.

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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Riverside Freeway
24.8 mi · 21%
Santa Ana Freeway
20.6 mi · 17%
Temecula Valley Freeway
19.1 mi · 16%
Temecula Parkway
17.9 mi · 15%
Corona Freeway
15.1 mi · 13%
Cahuilla Road
14.9 mi · 13%
Longest Stretch

Santa Ana Freeway

Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

20.6 mi · 00h 25m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
96.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Elsinore
01h 13m from Los Angeles
Leave By
1:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Los Angeles and Rain Showers Likely near Anza.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119 miles (191.5 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Lake Elsinore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Los Angeles and 59.5 miles from Anza.

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

The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.58 one way or $49.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Los Angeles and Rain Showers Likely near Anza.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Elsinore

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Elsinore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hilton Garden Inn Irvine East/Lake Forest
Stay option 13.2 mi away

Hilton Garden Inn Irvine East/Lake Forest

Foothill Ranch , CA
27082 Towne Centre Dr, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610, United States
Rating 3.9/5 405 reviews Hotel
Rotary Park
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Rotary Park

Perris , CA
1491 S A St, Perris, CA 92570, United States
Rating 3.8/5 164 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Lake Forest
Practical stop 14.4 mi away

City of Lake Forest

Lake Elsinore
Rating 4.8/5 12 reviews Government office,Service establishment
City of Lake Elsinore
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

City of Lake Elsinore

Lake Elsinore , CA
130 S Main St, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Elsinore.

BUS

Sun City, California

14 mi away
26908 Cherry Hills Blvd.
BUS

Perris, California

17 mi away
1688-J North Perris Blvd
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

28 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
BUS

Hemet (West Florida Ave), California

31 mi away
3246 West Florida Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Anza. Straight-line distance: 96.46 mi (155.24 km).

Los Angeles

#1 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
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#2 Anza

Anza is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5550300, -116.6736300
Altitude1195
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Anza (-116.67363, 33.55503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.11 L · about $24.58
Round trip
$49.15
8.52 gal · 32.22 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $24.58 $49.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $25.84 $51.68
Premium $6.24 $26.60 $53.19
Diesel $7.57 $32.24 $64.47

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Anza. The current time is 06:17:40.

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.