How far is Palo Alto, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palo Alto and Los Angeles is 320.35 miles (515.55 km).
Flight distance from Palo Alto, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 320.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 38 minutes to travel from Palo Alto to Los Angeles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palo Alto, California to Los Angeles, California is: 357.23 miles (574.91 km) by car.
Driving from Palo Alto to Los Angeles will take approximately 05 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Palo Alto
The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. Palo Alto is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as Stanford University campus and the Computer History Museum.
| Population | 67008 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°26'31"N 122°8'35"W |
| Latitude | 37.4418800 |
| Longitude | -122.1430200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the head of the Santa Monica Bay. Los Angeles is a major center for the entertainment industry and is home to many Hollywood studios.
| Population | 3970219 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°3'8"N 118°14'37"W |
| Latitude | 34.0522300 |
| Longitude | -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Los Angeles: West 1st Street (-118.243569,34.052341)
Estimated Travel Time Between Palo Alto and Los Angeles
The distance between Palo Alto and Los Angeles is 575 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 23 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Palo Alto and Los Angeles. The current time is 06:10:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 57 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 47.72 liters (12.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palo Alto and Los Angeles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palo Alto to Los Angeles is $67.5 (diesel $78.1).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $67.5 | $70.49 | $72.39 | $78.1 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Palo Alto and Los Angeles (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
