How far is Los Angeles, CA from Glendora, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Glendora, CA is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous 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 Glendora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Glendora.
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Start on West 1st Street
21 m · 10 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1465 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Aliso Street
103 m · 13 sec · East Aliso Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South
776 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
9.3 mi · 11 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
3.8 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605 North
1931 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 North
2032 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
4.7 mi · 5 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210: Foothill Freeway, San Bernardino
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue
1089 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue South
1023 ft · 25 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Grand Avenue
146 m · 15 sec · South Grand Avenue
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Continue on South Grand Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto West Foothill Boulevard
2182 ft · 48 sec · West Foothill Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Foothill Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Glendora.
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.
San Bernardino Freeway
Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
9.34 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Glendora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Glendora?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 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?
El Monte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Los Angeles and 13.6 miles from Glendora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 $5.54 one way or $11.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Glendora.
Stop Ideas Near El Monte
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Your Home Away From Home
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City of Los Angeles
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Monte.
Pasadena, California
Los Angeles Union Station
Glendale Transportation Center
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Glendora. Straight-line distance: 22.41 mi (36.07 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 Glendora
A city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 50,517 |
| Coordinates | 34.1361200, -117.8653400 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glendora (-117.86534, 34.13612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.82 | $11.65 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
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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