How far is Los Angeles, CA from Diamond Bar, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Diamond Bar, CA is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
28.48 mi
00h 35m
Flight
24.86 mi
40.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.86 mi
Kilometers
40.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.48 mi
Kilometers
45.84 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Diamond Bar
Sun, Apr 19, 5:12 AM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-04-19T04:36
Arrive Diamond Bar
Sun, Apr 19, 5:12 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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

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
South El Monte
CA

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

From Los Angeles
14.2 mi
00h 17m
To Diamond Bar
14.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Diamond Bar.

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Soto Street, Pomona

    656 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 East: Pomona

    2481 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Pomona Freeway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Pomona Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Pomona Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Pomona Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Diamond Bar Boulevard

    939 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Diamond Bar Boulevard

    2321 ft · 1 min · North Diamond Bar Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right

    26 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pomona Freeway
24.7 mi · 87%
Santa Ana Freeway
2.08 mi · 7%
CA 60 East
0.59 mi · 2%
North Diamond Bar Boulevard
0.44 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Diamond Bar Boulevard
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pomona Freeway

Merge slight right onto Pomona Freeway

11.3 mi · 00h 13m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South El Monte
00h 17m from Los Angeles
Leave By
7:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Diamond Bar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Diamond Bar?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

South El Monte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Los Angeles and 14.3 miles from Diamond Bar.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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

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City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 1.4 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 13.5 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 South El Monte.

BUS

Pasadena, California

13 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

17 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

21 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

23 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Diamond Bar. Straight-line distance: 24.86 mi (40.01 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
Diamond Bar

#2 Diamond Bar

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population54,880
Coordinates34.0286200, -117.8103400
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Diamond Bar (-117.81034, 34.02862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $5.77
Round trip
$11.54
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.77 $11.54
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.07 $12.13
Premium $6.24 $6.24 $12.49
Diesel $7.57 $7.57 $15.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Diamond Bar. The current time is 04:36:47.

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.