How far is Los Angeles, CA from La Habra, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to La Habra, CA is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 La Habra.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and La Habra.
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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
11.8 mi · 15 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605 North, I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway
782 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 605 South
653 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florence Avenue
986 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Florence Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Florence Avenue
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Turn right onto Telegraph Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn left onto Leffingwell Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Leffingwell Road
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Continue on West La Habra Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · West La Habra Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Euclid Street
12 m · 1 sec · North Euclid Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Euclid Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and La Habra.
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.
Santa Ana Freeway
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
11.8 mi · 00h 15m
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 La Habra.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to La Habra?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Downey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Los Angeles and 11.1 miles from La Habra.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $9.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near La Habra.
Stop Ideas Near Downey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Los ANgeles city Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downey.
Los Angeles Union Station
Torrance, CA
Long Beach, California
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and La Habra. Straight-line distance: 18.96 mi (30.52 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 La Habra
The most populous city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 62,285 |
| Coordinates | 33.9319600, -117.9461700 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Habra (-117.94617, 33.93196)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
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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