How far is Los Angeles, CA from La Verne, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to La Verne, CA is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
29.81 mi
00h 38m
Flight
27.44 mi
44.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.44 mi
Kilometers
44.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.81 mi
Kilometers
47.98 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Verne
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-04-19T08:13
Arrive La Verne
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
West Puente Valley
CA

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

From Los Angeles
14.9 mi
00h 19m
To La Verne
14.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and La Verne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and La Verne.

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    21 m · 10 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1465 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Aliso Street

    103 m · 13 sec · East Aliso Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South

    776 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: San Bernardino

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · San Bernardino Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairplex Drive

    1023 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fairplex Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairplex Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Fairplex Drive

    1206 ft · 35 sec · Fairplex Drive

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    815 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Fairplex Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Fairplex Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on E Street

    1442 ft · 1 min · E Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bonita Avenue

    21 m · 1 sec · Bonita Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bonita Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and La Verne.

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Bernardino Freeway
25.5 mi · 86%
Fairplex Drive
2.61 mi · 9%
Santa Ana Freeway
0.64 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.28 mi · 1%
E Street
0.27 mi · 1%
I 10 East
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Puente Valley
00h 19m from Los Angeles
Leave By
7:12 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Sunny near La Verne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to La Verne?

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

West Puente Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Los Angeles and 14.9 miles from La Verne.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near La Verne.

Stop Ideas Near West Puente Valley

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 West Puente Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Coffee break 9.1 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Puente Valley.

BUS

Pasadena, California

19 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
RAIL

Pomona station

20 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

21 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
BUS

Claremont, California

24 mi away
200 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and La Verne. Straight-line distance: 27.44 mi (44.16 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
La Verne

#2 La Verne

City in California

Population32,160
Coordinates34.1008400, -117.7678400
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: La Verne (-117.76784, 34.10084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.98 L · about $6.06
Round trip
$12.11
2.1 gal · 7.96 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.06 $12.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.37 $12.74
Premium $6.24 $6.56 $13.11
Diesel $7.57 $7.95 $15.89

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and La Verne. The current time is 08:13:43.

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.