How far is Los Angeles, CA from Yorba Linda, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Yorba Linda, CA is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Yorba Linda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Yorba Linda.
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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
20.6 mi · 25 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward State College Boulevard
1168 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto North State College Boulevard
2325 ft · 1 min · North State College Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Orangethorpe Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Orangethorpe Avenue
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Continue on Orangethorpe Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Orangethorpe Avenue
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Turn left onto South Richfield Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Richfield Road
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Turn right onto Buena Vista Avenue
3063 ft · 1 min · Buena Vista Avenue
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Turn left onto Lakeview Avenue
3277 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn left onto Yorba Linda Boulevard
580 ft · 21 sec · Yorba Linda Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yorba Linda Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Yorba Linda.
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 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.
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 Yorba Linda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Yorba Linda?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 16.7 miles from Los Angeles and 16.7 miles from Yorba Linda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Yorba Linda.
Stop Ideas Near Norwalk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of South El Monte City Hall
Anaheim City Clerk
The City of Orange
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norwalk.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Long Beach, California
Torrance, CA
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Yorba Linda. Straight-line distance: 27.14 mi (43.67 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 Yorba Linda
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 68,027 |
| Coordinates | 33.8886300, -117.8131100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yorba Linda (-117.81311, 33.88863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
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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