How far is Los Angeles, CA from Venice, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Venice, CA is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Venice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Venice.
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Start on West 1st Street
108 m · 20 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Spring Street
1238 ft · 27 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
3053 ft · 60 sec · West 3rd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 110 South, CA 110 North: Harbor Freeway
32 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 110 South: Harbor Freeway
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Harbor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Santa Monica Freeway
1647 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Washington Boulevard
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Santa Monica
629 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Monica Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Santa Monica Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward National Boulevard
1165 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto National Boulevard
128 m · 12 sec · National Boulevard
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Continue on Palms Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Palms Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sawtelle Boulevard
2965 ft · 1 min · Sawtelle Boulevard
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Turn right onto Venice Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Venice Boulevard
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Turn right onto Electric Avenue
97 m · 16 sec · Electric Avenue
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Turn right onto Superba Avenue
39 m · 8 sec · Superba Avenue
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Turn right onto Crescent Court
79 m · 15 sec · Crescent Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crescent Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Venice.
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.
Santa Monica Freeway
Merge slight left onto Santa Monica Freeway
7.17 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Cloudy near Venice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Venice?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Culver City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Los Angeles and 7.6 miles from Venice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.12 one way or $6.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Los Angeles and Cloudy near Venice.
Stop Ideas Near Culver City
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 Culver City.
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Los Angeles Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Venice. Straight-line distance: 13.1 mi (21.08 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 Venice
Beachfront neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, USA
| Population | 40,885 |
| Coordinates | 33.9908400, -118.4600800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Venice (-118.46008, 33.99084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
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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