How far is Los Angeles, CA from El Rio, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to El Rio, CA is about 59.7 miles (96 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and El Rio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and El Rio.
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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
9.4 mi · 13 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: Ventura
3026 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway
47.1 mi · 55 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rose Avenue
1579 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto North Rose Avenue
1703 ft · 41 sec · North Rose Avenue
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Turn left onto East Collins Street
2860 ft · 2 min · East Collins Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Collins Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and El Rio.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ventura Freeway
Merge slight right onto Ventura Freeway
47.1 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Sunny near El Rio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to El Rio?
The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Hidden Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Los Angeles and 29.8 miles from El Rio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.17 one way or $24.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near El Rio.
Stop Ideas Near Hidden Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Agoura Hills
City of Thousand Oaks
Platinum Banquet Hall
Hampton Inn & Suites Agoura Hills
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hidden Hills.
Chatsworth station
Simi Valley
Van Nuys station
Westwood-UCLA, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and El Rio. Straight-line distance: 54.12 mi (87.1 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 El Rio
Census-designated place in Ventura County, California
| Population | 7,198 |
| Coordinates | 34.2357800, -119.1638300 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Rio (-119.16383, 34.23578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $12.17 | $24.35 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.17 | $26.35 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $15.97 | $31.93 |
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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