How far is Los Angeles, CA from Calipatria, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Calipatria, CA is about 203.7 miles (327.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (273 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Riverside County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Calipatria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Calipatria.
-
1
Start on West 1st Street
21 m · 10 sec · West 1st Street
-
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
1465 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street
-
3
Turn right onto East Aliso Street
103 m · 13 sec · East Aliso Street
-
4
Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South
776 ft · 19 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
-
6
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
1343 ft · 33 sec
-
7
Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
9.3 mi · 11 min · San Bernardino Freeway
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
-
13
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
-
14
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
-
15
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
-
16
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
-
17
Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway
-
18
Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
-
19
Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
14.3 mi · 16 min · San Bernardino Freeway
-
20
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
40.3 mi · 44 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
-
21
Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
32.5 mi · 35 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
-
22
Keep slight right to continue on CA 86 South: CA 86 South, Brawley, El Centro
63.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
-
23
Turn left onto North Center Street
2636 ft · 55 sec · North Center Street
-
24
Continue on North Forrester Road
2 mi · 4 min · North Forrester Road
-
25
Keep slight right to continue on Forrester Road
621 ft · 12 sec · Forrester Road
-
26
Continue on West Walker Road
1811 ft · 36 sec · West Walker Road
-
27
Continue on Gentry Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Gentry Road
-
28
Keep slight right
688 ft · 14 sec
-
29
Continue on Eddins Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Eddins Road
-
30
Continue on West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
-
31
Turn right onto North Sorenson Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · North Sorenson Avenue
-
32
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Sorenson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Calipatria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
CA 86 South
Keep slight right to continue on CA 86 South: CA 86 South, Brawley, El Centro
63.2 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Sunny near Calipatria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Calipatria?
The road trip is about 203.7 miles (327.9 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Desert Hot Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Los Angeles and 101.9 miles from Calipatria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.6 miles (273 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 9:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.48 one way or $82.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near Calipatria.
Stop Ideas Near Desert Hot Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cimarron Golf Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs
Outdoor Resort Palm Springs
Palm Springs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Desert Hot Springs.
Palm Springs
Palm Springs (Buses), California
Palm Springs Downtown, CA
Cabazon, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Calipatria. Straight-line distance: 169.64 mi (273.01 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 Calipatria
City in Imperial County, California, United States
| Population | 6,781 |
| Coordinates | 33.1256000, -115.5141500 |
| Altitude | -55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calipatria (-115.51415, 33.1256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $41.48 | $82.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $43.61 | $87.23 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $44.89 | $89.77 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $54.41 | $108.81 |
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 · May 13, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.