How far is Los Angeles, CA from Kinneloa Mesa, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Kinneloa Mesa, CA is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.71 mi
00h 26m
Flight
12.5 mi
20.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.5 mi
Kilometers
20.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.71 mi
Kilometers
25.29 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kinneloa Mesa
Sat, Apr 18, 8:18 AM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Sat, Apr 18, 8:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-04-18T07:51
Arrive Kinneloa Mesa
Sat, Apr 18, 8:18 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Los Angeles
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Pasadena
CA

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

From Los Angeles
7.8 mi
00h 13m
To Kinneloa Mesa
7.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Kinneloa Mesa.

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    761 ft · 32 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West College Street

    123 m · 15 sec · West College Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Hill Street

    1580 ft · 41 sec · North Hill Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward CA 110 North

    131 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Arroyo Seco Parkway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Arroyo Seco Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Orange Grove Avenue

    618 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Orange Grove Avenue

    2100 ft · 1 min · Orange Grove Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Columbia Street

    1105 ft · 30 sec · Columbia Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Pasadena Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Pasadena Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Long Beach Freeway

    2262 ft · 33 sec · Long Beach Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: San Bernardino

    3144 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

    1978 ft · 26 sec · Ventura Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Foothill Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward San Gabriel Boulevard

    1092 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto North Sierra Madre Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Sierra Madre Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    119 m · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue

    78 m · 10 sec · Sierra Madre Villa Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Sierra Madre Villa Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sierra Madre Villa Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Vosburg Street

    726 ft · 33 sec · Vosburg Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    27 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
140.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arroyo Seco Parkway
5.8 mi · 37%
Foothill Freeway
2.55 mi · 16%
North Sierra Madre Boulevard
1.3 mi · 8%
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
1.03 mi · 7%
South Pasadena Avenue
1.02 mi · 7%
North Broadway
0.87 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Arroyo Seco Parkway

Merge slight left onto Arroyo Seco Parkway

5.8 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
12.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Pasadena
00h 13m from Los Angeles
Leave By
7:36 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Kinneloa Mesa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Kinneloa Mesa?

The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 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?

South Pasadena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Los Angeles and 7.8 miles from Kinneloa Mesa.

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

The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 $3.17 one way or $6.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Kinneloa Mesa.

Stop Ideas Near South Pasadena

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Pasadena and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 10.2 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.4 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City Of El Monte Public Works Department

El Monte , CA
3990 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Pasadena.

BUS

Pasadena, California

3 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

10 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

10 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
BUS

La Crescenta, California

17 mi away
Honolulu & Lowell Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Kinneloa Mesa. Straight-line distance: 12.5 mi (20.11 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
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#2 Kinneloa Mesa

Kinneloa Mesa is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.1758400, -118.0842400
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Kinneloa Mesa (-118.08424, 34.17584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.1 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.35
1.1 gal · 4.2 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.17 $6.35
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.34 $6.67
Premium $6.24 $3.43 $6.87
Diesel $7.57 $4.16 $8.32

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Kinneloa Mesa. The current time is 07:51:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.