How far is Los Angeles, CA from Villa Park, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Villa Park, CA is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.65 mi
00h 43m
Flight
29.65 mi
47.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.65 mi
Kilometers
47.72 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.65 mi
Kilometers
55.76 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Villa Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 PM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Sat, Apr 18, 11:26 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-04-18T21:58
Arrive Villa Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Los Angeles
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Norwalk
CA

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Los Angeles
17.3 mi
00h 21m
To Villa Park
17.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Villa Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Villa Park.

  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

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 55 South: Newport Beach

    2069 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Costa Mesa Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Katella Avenue

    1554 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto East Katella Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Katella Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Villa Park Road

    2637 ft · 1 min · Villa Park Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1426 ft · 45 sec · Center Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Villa Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santa Ana Freeway
20.6 mi · 59%
Riverside Freeway
8.3 mi · 24%
Costa Mesa Freeway
2 mi · 6%
CA 91 East
1.19 mi · 3%
East Katella Avenue
0.63 mi · 2%
Villa Park Road
0.5 mi · 1%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwalk
00h 21m from Los Angeles
Leave By
7:02 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Villa Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Villa Park?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 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?

Norwalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Los Angeles and 17.3 miles from Villa Park.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Villa Park.

Stop Ideas Near Norwalk

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 Norwalk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 9.1 mi away

Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles

Bell Gardens , CA
6328 S Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Motel
City of South El Monte City Hall
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

City of South El Monte City Hall

South El Monte , CA
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Park,City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Anaheim City Clerk

Anaheim , CA
200 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office
The City of Orange
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

The City of Orange

Orange , CA
300 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866, United States
Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

15 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
BUS

Long Beach, California

17 mi away
601 North Long Beach Blvd.
BUS

Torrance, CA

20 mi away
20575 Hamilton Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

21 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Villa Park. Straight-line distance: 29.65 mi (47.72 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
Villa Park

#2 Villa Park

City in Orange County, California, United States

Population5,801
Coordinates33.8144600, -117.8131100
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: Villa Park (-117.81311, 33.81446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.63 L · about $7.04
Round trip
$14.08
2.44 gal · 9.26 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.04 $14.08
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $6.24 $7.62 $15.23
Diesel $7.57 $9.23 $18.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Villa Park. The current time is 21:58:54.

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.