How far is Salinas, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salinas and Los Angeles is 264.28 miles (425.31 km).
Flight distance from Salinas, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 264.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Salinas to Los Angeles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salinas, California to Los Angeles, California is: 304.66 miles (490.3 km) by car.
Driving from Salinas to Los Angeles will take approximately 04 hours 48 minutes.
#1 Salinas
The largest city in Monterey County, California. It is located on the Monterey Bay in central California. Salinas is known for its many agriculture-related businesses, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Steinbeck Center and the Salinas Valley State Park.
| Population | 154868 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°40'40"N 121°39'20"W |
| Latitude | 36.6777400 |
| Longitude | -121.6555000 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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 Salinas and Los Angeles
The distance between Salinas and Los Angeles is 490 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 26 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 Salinas and Los Angeles. The current time is 15:10:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.7 liters (10.75 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salinas and Los Angeles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salinas to Los Angeles is $57.57 (diesel $66.61).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $57.57 | $60.12 | $61.74 | $66.61 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salinas 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.
