How far is Los Angeles, CA from Big Pine, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Big Pine, CA is about 251 miles (403.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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 04h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Big Pine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Big Pine.
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Start on West 1st Street
761 ft · 32 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1959 ft · 49 sec · North Broadway
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 North, CA 110
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.1 km · 55 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Continue on Hollywood Freeway
15.5 mi · 20 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster
45.7 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Aerospace Highway
19.1 mi · 20 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Sierra Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Sierra Highway
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Turn right onto Aerospace Highway
20 mi · 23 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
6.7 mi · 8 min · Aerospace Highway
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Merge slight right onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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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 South Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15 mi · 18 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Edwards Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Edwards Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
26 mi · 31 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Big Pine.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Big Pine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Big Pine?
The road trip is about 251 miles (403.9 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Indian Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.6 miles from Los Angeles and 125.3 miles from Big Pine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 7:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.11 one way or $102.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Los Angeles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Big Pine.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Wells
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indian Wells.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Big Pine. Straight-line distance: 215.08 mi (346.14 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Big Pine
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California
| Population | 1,756 |
| Coordinates | 37.1649300, -118.2895500 |
| Altitude | 1216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Pine (-118.28955, 37.16493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $51.11 | $102.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $53.74 | $107.49 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $55.31 | $110.63 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $67.04 | $134.09 |
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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