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

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Earlimart, CA is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.86 mi
02h 52m
Flight
139.32 mi
224.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.32 mi
Kilometers
224.22 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.86 mi
Kilometers
241.17 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Earlimart
Tue, May 12, 8:04 PM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Tue, May 12, 10:57 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-05-12T17:12
Arrive Earlimart
Tue, May 12, 8:04 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Angeles
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Lebec
CA

City in California, United States of America

From Los Angeles
75 mi
01h 26m
To Earlimart
74.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
100°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    761 ft · 32 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1959 ft · 49 sec · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 North, CA 110

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.1 km · 55 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    15.5 mi · 20 min · Hollywood Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    31.1 mi · 33 min · Golden State Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 48

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue

    906 ft · 29 sec · Armstrong Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Front Street

    2423 ft · 1 min · South Front Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Washington Avenue

    124 m · 11 sec · East Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
62.4 mi · 42%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 25%
Golden State Highway
31.1 mi · 21%
Hollywood Freeway
16.3 mi · 11%
Santa Ana Freeway
0.68 mi
South Front Street
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 Truck North

Keep slight left

36.1 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
139.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebec
01h 26m from Los Angeles
Leave By
12:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Sunny near Earlimart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75 miles from Los Angeles and 74.8 miles from Earlimart.

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

The direct path is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.52 one way or $61.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near Earlimart.

Stop Ideas Near Lebec

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lebec, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebec.

BUS

Fillmore, California

50 mi away
718 West Ventura St.
BUS

Tehachapi, California

50 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Santa Paula, California

58 mi away
245 South Palm Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

60 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Earlimart. Straight-line distance: 139.32 mi (224.22 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
Earlimart

#2 Earlimart

Census-designated place in Tulare County, California

Population8,537
Coordinates35.8841200, -119.2723300
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Earlimart (-119.27233, 35.88412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.02 L · about $30.52
Round trip
$61.04
10.58 gal · 40.04 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $30.52 $61.04
Mid-grade $6.07 $32.09 $64.18
Premium $6.24 $33.03 $66.05
Diesel $7.57 $40.03 $80.06

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

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Earlimart. The current time is 17:12:25.

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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.