How far is Los Angeles, CA from Rowland Heights, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Rowland Heights, CA is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place 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 Rowland Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Rowland Heights.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Soto Street, Pomona
656 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 East: Pomona
2481 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Pomona Freeway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
1.3 km · 55 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fullerton Road
1280 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fullerton Road South
65 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Fullerton Road
1480 ft · 27 sec · Fullerton Road
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Turn left onto Colima Road
584 ft · 23 sec · Colima Road
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Turn right onto Batson Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Batson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Batson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Rowland Heights.
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.
Pomona Freeway
Merge slight right onto Pomona Freeway
11.3 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Rowland Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Rowland Heights?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
South San Gabriel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Los Angeles and 11.6 miles from Rowland Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 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 7:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Rowland Heights.
Stop Ideas Near South San Gabriel
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 South San Gabriel.
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Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Rowland Heights. Straight-line distance: 20.08 mi (32.31 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 Rowland Heights
Census-designated place in California, United States
| Population | 48,993 |
| Coordinates | 33.9761200, -117.9053400 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rowland Heights (-117.90534, 33.97612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
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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