How far is Los Angeles, CA from Upland, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Upland, CA is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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Halfway Point
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The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Upland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Upland.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Take the exit slight right
66 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 83: Ontario, Upland
1182 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto North Euclid Avenue
1 km · 1 min · North Euclid Avenue
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Turn right onto 9th Street
741 ft · 20 sec · 9th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 2nd Avenue
39 m · 4 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North 2nd Avenue
148 m · 13 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Upland.
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
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.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Sunny near Upland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Upland?
The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 Covina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Los Angeles and 18.1 miles from Upland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near Upland.
Stop Ideas Near West Covina
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 West Covina.
Pomona station
Pasadena, California
Claremont, California
Fullerton Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Upland. Straight-line distance: 34.21 mi (55.06 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 Upland
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 77,850 |
| Coordinates | 34.0975100, -117.6483900 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upland (-117.64839, 34.09751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $7.33 | $14.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.70 | $15.41 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
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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