How far is Los Angeles, CA from Encino, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Encino, CA is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
District in Los Angeles, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Encino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Encino.
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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
6.6 mi · 8 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hayvenhurst Avenue
1039 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Hayvenhurst Avenue
99 m · 11 sec · Hayvenhurst Avenue
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Turn right onto Magnolia Boulevard
2645 ft · 1 min · Magnolia Boulevard
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Turn left onto Balboa Boulevard
2112 ft · 54 sec · Balboa Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Balboa Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Encino.
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.
Hollywood Freeway
Continue on Hollywood Freeway
9.36 mi · 00h 13m
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 Encino.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Encino?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Hollywood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Los Angeles and 9.6 miles from Encino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near Encino.
Stop Ideas Near Hollywood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
City of Los Angeles
Vernon City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hollywood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Encino. Straight-line distance: 16.48 mi (26.52 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 Encino
Situated in the central southern portion of the San Fernando Valley at an elevation of 774 feet, this Los Angeles County neighborhood is flanked to the south by the Santa Monica Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1591700, -118.5011900 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Encino (-118.50119, 34.15917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
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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