How far is Los Angeles, CA from West Puente Valley, CA?

The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to West Puente Valley, CA is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
17.16 mi
00h 23m
Flight
15.76 mi
25.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.76 mi
Kilometers
25.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.16 mi
Kilometers
27.62 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Puente Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 9:58 AM PDT
Return by in Los Angeles
Sun, Apr 19, 10:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Angeles
2026-04-19T09:34
Arrive West Puente Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 9:58 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monterey Park
CA

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Los Angeles
8.6 mi
00h 11m
To West Puente Valley
8.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 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 West Puente Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and West Puente 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

    1 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: San Bernardino

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1125 ft · 15 sec · San Bernardino Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Frazier Street

    608 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Frazier Street

    589 ft · 17 sec · Frazier Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bess Avenue

    1626 ft · 54 sec · Bess Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Baldwin Park Boulevard

    993 ft · 29 sec · Baldwin Park Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Amar Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Amar Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sunkist Avenue

    154 m · 26 sec · Sunkist Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Blackwood Street

    79 m · 17 sec · East Blackwood Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sandsprings Drive

    55 m · 8 sec · Sandsprings Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sandsprings Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Bernardino Freeway
13.6 mi · 79%
Amar Road
1.27 mi · 7%
Santa Ana Freeway
0.64 mi · 4%
Bess Avenue
0.31 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.28 mi · 2%
I 10 East
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey Park
00h 11m from Los Angeles
Leave By
7:42 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near West Puente Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Monterey Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Los Angeles and 8.6 miles from West Puente Valley.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.46 one way or $6.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near West Puente Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Monterey Park

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 Monterey Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
Stay option 7.4 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 3.8 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
Practical stop 9.3 mi away

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles , CA
1149 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews E-commerce service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.4 mi away

City Of El Monte Public Works Department

El Monte , CA
3990 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monterey Park.

BUS

Pasadena, California

9 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

10 mi away
800 North Alameda Street
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

14 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
BUS

La Crescenta, California

23 mi away
Honolulu & Lowell Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and West Puente Valley. Straight-line distance: 15.76 mi (25.36 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
West Puente Valley

#2 West Puente Valley

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

Population22,636
Coordinates34.0516800, -117.9684000
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles (-118.24368, 34.05223)
End: West Puente Valley (-117.9684, 34.05168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.29 L · about $3.46
Round trip
$6.92
1.2 gal · 4.58 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.46 $6.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.64 $7.28
Premium $6.24 $3.75 $7.49
Diesel $7.57 $4.54 $9.08

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 West Puente Valley. The current time is 09:34:59.

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.