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

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Azusa, CA is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.5 mi
00h 31m
Flight
20.04 mi
32.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.04 mi
Kilometers
32.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.5 mi
Kilometers
39.43 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Azusa
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-04-23T07:04
Arrive Azusa
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Los Angeles
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
El Monte
CA

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Los Angeles
12.2 mi
00h 15m
To Azusa
12.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: San Bernardino

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 605 North

    1931 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North

    2032 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210: Foothill Freeway, San Bernardino

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 39: Azusa Avenue

    1581 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Azusa Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Azusa Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Azusa Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Bernardino Freeway
13.1 mi · 53%
San Gabriel River Freeway
4.66 mi · 19%
Foothill Freeway
2.54 mi · 10%
South Azusa Avenue
0.97 mi · 4%
I 210
0.79 mi · 3%
I 605 North
0.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

San Bernardino Freeway

Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

9.34 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Monte
00h 15m from Los Angeles
Leave By
7:28 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Azusa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

El Monte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Los Angeles and 12.2 miles from Azusa.

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

The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.96 one way or $9.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Azusa.

Stop Ideas Near El Monte

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 El Monte and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 11.5 mi away

Your Home Away From Home

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Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 9.5 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 1.7 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.8 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Monte.

BUS

Pasadena, California

13 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

19 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

22 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

24 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Azusa. Straight-line distance: 20.04 mi (32.25 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
Azusa

#2 Azusa

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population49,238
Coordinates34.1336200, -117.9075600
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Azusa (-117.90756, 34.13362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $4.96
Round trip
$9.92
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.96 $9.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $5.22 $10.43
Premium $6.24 $5.37 $10.74
Diesel $7.57 $6.51 $13.02

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 Los Angeles and Azusa. The current time is 07:04:02.

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.