How far is Los Angeles, CA from Mentone, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Mentone, CA is about 66 miles (106.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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 01h 19m.
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.
A 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 Mentone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Mentone.
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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
4.1 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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2.2 mi · 3 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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2.1 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
14.3 mi · 16 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 38: Eureka Street, Orange Street
1255 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Pearl Avenue
1163 ft · 25 sec · Pearl Avenue
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Turn left onto Orange Street
3219 ft · 1 min · Orange Street
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Turn right onto East Lugonia Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Lugonia Avenue
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Continue on Mentone Boulevard
1338 ft · 29 sec · Mentone Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mentone Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Mentone.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Bernardino Freeway
Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
14.3 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Chance Rain Showers near Mentone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Mentone?
The road trip is about 66 miles (106.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Montclair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Los Angeles and 33.1 miles from Mentone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 3:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Los Angeles and Chance Rain Showers near Mentone.
Stop Ideas Near Montclair
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montclair.
Claremont, California
Ontario
Pomona station
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Mentone. Straight-line distance: 63.5 mi (102.2 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 Mentone
Town in Alabama
| Population | 8,720 |
| Coordinates | 34.0700100, -117.1344800 |
| Altitude | 503 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mentone (-117.13448, 34.07001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $13.44 | $26.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $14.13 | $28.27 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $14.55 | $29.09 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $17.63 | $35.26 |
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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