How far is Los Angeles, CA from Century City, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Century City, CA is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Century City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Century City.
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Start on West 1st Street
108 m · 20 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Spring Street
1238 ft · 27 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
3053 ft · 60 sec · West 3rd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 110 South, CA 110 North: Harbor Freeway
32 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 110 South: Harbor Freeway
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Santa Monica Freeway
1647 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Washington Boulevard
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Santa Monica
629 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Monica Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Overland Avenue
1469 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Overland Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Overland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Pico Boulevard
2831 ft · 1 min · West Pico Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Beverly Glen Boulevard
1805 ft · 48 sec · South Beverly Glen Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Olympic Boulevard
1679 ft · 48 sec · West Olympic Boulevard
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Turn left onto Century Park West
748 ft · 20 sec · Century Park West
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Turn right onto Century Woods Drive
52 m · 11 sec · Century Woods Drive
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Turn left
77 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Century City.
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.
Santa Monica Freeway
Merge slight left onto Santa Monica Freeway
8.02 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Sunny near Century City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Century City?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Culver City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Los Angeles and 6.7 miles from Century City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near Century City.
Stop Ideas Near Culver City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Century City. Straight-line distance: 9.97 mi (16.05 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 Century City
Located on the Westside of Los Angeles County at an approximate elevation of 249 feet, this prominent business district was developed on former film studio property.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0555700, -118.4178600 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Century City (-118.41786, 34.05557)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $6.26 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
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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