How far is Los Angeles, CA from Indian Wells, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Indian Wells, CA is about 142.3 miles (229 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
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.
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Indian Wells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Indian Wells.
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Start on West 1st Street
761 ft · 34 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1959 ft · 55 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
15.5 mi · 20 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster
45.7 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Aerospace Highway
19.1 mi · 20 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Sierra Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Sierra Highway
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Turn right onto Aerospace Highway
20 mi · 23 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Midland Trail
22 mi · 25 min · Midland Trail
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Continue on Aerospace Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Aerospace Highway
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Take the exit left
48 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Aerospace Highway
1162 ft · 15 sec · Aerospace Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aerospace Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Indian Wells.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
CA 14 North
Keep slight right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster
45.7 mi · 00h 53m
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 Mostly Sunny near Indian Wells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Indian Wells?
The road trip is about 142.3 miles (229 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Lancaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.2 miles from Los Angeles and 71.1 miles from Indian Wells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 12:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.96 one way or $57.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Indian Wells.
Stop Ideas Near Lancaster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lancaster.
Lancaster, California
Palmdale (Amtrak Thruway), California
Littlerock, California
Mojave, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Indian Wells. Straight-line distance: 113.41 mi (182.52 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 Indian Wells
Town in California
| Population | 5,544 |
| Coordinates | 35.6652300, -117.8731200 |
| Altitude | 841 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indian Wells (-117.87312, 35.66523)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $28.96 | $57.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $30.45 | $60.90 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $31.34 | $62.68 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $37.99 | $75.97 |
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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