How far is Los Angeles, CA from Quail Valley, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Quail Valley, CA is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.21 mi
01h 35m
Flight
62.05 mi
99.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.05 mi
Kilometers
99.86 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.21 mi
Kilometers
124.26 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quail Valley
Thu, Jun 11, 1:23 AM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Thu, Jun 11, 2:59 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-06-10T23:47
Arrive Quail Valley
Thu, Jun 11, 1:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Angeles
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Yorba Linda
CA

A city in Orange County, California.

From Los Angeles
38.6 mi
00h 47m
To Quail Valley
38.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 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 Quail Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Quail Valley.

  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

    20.6 mi · 25 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Riverside Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Corona Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway

    2418 ft · 59 sec · Corona Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Corona Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Temecula Valley Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Diamond Drive, Railroad Canyon Road

    1476 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Railroad Canyon Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Railroad Canyon Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Goetz Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Goetz Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Avenida Roble

    32 m · 5 sec · Avenida Roble

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Palm Drive

    121 m · 17 sec · Palm Drive

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Norma Drive

    657 ft · 31 sec · Norma Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Quail Place

    1553 ft · 1 min · Quail Place

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Goetz Drive

    646 ft · 30 sec · Goetz Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Clark Place

    14 m · 7 sec · Clark Place

  22. 22

    Turn left

    6 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Quail Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Riverside Freeway
24.8 mi · 32%
Santa Ana Freeway
20.6 mi · 27%
Corona Freeway
15.1 mi · 20%
Temecula Valley Freeway
7.51 mi · 10%
Railroad Canyon Road
4.38 mi · 6%
Goetz Road
1.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Santa Ana Freeway

Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

20.6 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorba Linda
00h 47m from Los Angeles
Leave By
3:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Los Angeles and Sunny near Quail Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Quail Valley?

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Yorba Linda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Los Angeles and 38.6 miles from Quail Valley.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Los Angeles and Sunny near Quail Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Yorba Linda

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 Yorba Linda and the surrounding midpoint area.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Stay option 13.4 mi away

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Anaheim , CA
1600 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.7/5 9,122 reviews Hotel,Resort hotel
City of Lake Forest
Practical stop 14.9 mi away

City of Lake Forest

Yorba Linda
Rating 4.8/5 12 reviews Government office,Service establishment
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
bamboo house
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

bamboo house

Garden Grove , CA
12242 Tamerlane Dr, Garden Grove, CA 92840, United States
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Hostel

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorba Linda.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

10 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

11 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Pomona station

20 mi away
100 West Commercial Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Quail Valley. Straight-line distance: 62.05 mi (99.86 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 Quail Valley

City in California, United States of America

Population1,538
Coordinates33.7069700, -117.2450400
Altitude471
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Quail Valley (-117.24504, 33.70697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.31 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.38
5.44 gal · 20.62 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $15.69 $31.38
Mid-grade $6.07 $16.50 $33.00
Premium $6.24 $16.98 $33.96
Diesel $7.57 $20.58 $41.16

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Quail Valley. The current time is 23:47:24.

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.