How far is Los Angeles, CA from Mono Vista, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Mono Vista, CA is about 337.9 miles (543.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295.2 miles (475 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
337.92 mi
06h 42m
Flight
295.16 mi
475.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
295.16 mi
Kilometers
475.02 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.92 mi
Kilometers
543.83 km
Drive Time
06h 42m

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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 06h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mono Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-04-23T00:11
Arrive Mono Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:43 PM to 2:13 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Angeles
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Tulare
CA

The most populous city in Tulare County, California.

From Los Angeles
169.1 mi
03h 21m
To Mono Vista
168.8 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Mono Vista.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Mono Vista.

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    761 ft · 32 sec · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1959 ft · 49 sec · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 North, CA 110

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.1 km · 55 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    15.5 mi · 20 min · Hollywood Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    22 mi · 25 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 140 West, CA 59 North

    3271 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto V Street

    998 ft · 24 sec · V Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 16th Street

    1917 ft · 33 sec · West 16th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Snelling Highway

    17.7 mi · 26 min · Snelling Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on La Grange Road

    118 m · 7 sec · La Grange Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Merced Falls Road

    2230 ft · 40 sec · Merced Falls Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto La Grange Road

    26.1 mi · 39 min · La Grange Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    11.9 mi · 17 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Soulsbyville Road

    876 ft · 26 sec · Soulsbyville Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Soulsbyville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Mono Vista.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Highway
111 mi · 33%
Golden State Freeway
62.4 mi · 18%
La Grange Road
38.1 mi · 11%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 11%
Northbound California State Route 99
22 mi · 7%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Continue on Golden State Highway

111 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
295.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tulare
03h 21m from Los Angeles
Leave By
10:34 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Sunny near Mono Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Mono Vista?

The road trip is about 337.9 miles (543.8 km) and usually takes 06h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tulare is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.1 miles from Los Angeles and 168.8 miles from Mono Vista.

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

The direct path is about 295.2 miles (475 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.77 one way or $137.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near Mono Vista.

Stop Ideas Near Tulare

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tulare, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tulare.

BUS

Visalia, California

15 mi away
425 E. Oak Street
BUS

Goshen Junction, California

16 mi away
30435 Road 68
RAIL

Corcoran station

22 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
RAIL

Hanford station

30 mi away
200 Santa Fe Avenue #A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Mono Vista. Straight-line distance: 295.16 mi (475.02 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
Mono Vista

#2 Mono Vista

Census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California

Population3,127
Coordinates37.9977000, -120.2699100
Altitude912
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Mono Vista (-120.26991, 37.9977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.92 gal
45.14 L · about $68.77
Round trip
$137.53
23.84 gal · 90.28 L
Estimated CO2
105.9 kg one way
Round trip: 211.9 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $68.77 $137.53
Mid-grade $6.07 $72.31 $144.61
Premium $6.24 $74.42 $148.83
Diesel $7.57 $90.20 $180.40

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Mono Vista. The current time is 00:11:20.

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.