How far is Squaw Valley, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Squaw Valley, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Squaw Valley and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Squaw Valley and Los Angeles.
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Start on East Kings Canyon Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · East Kings Canyon Road
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Turn left onto South Hills Valley Road
8.3 mi · 13 min · South Hills Valley Road
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Turn left onto Avenue 460
1.6 km · 1 min · Avenue 460
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Turn right onto Road 128
9.5 mi · 14 min · Road 128
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Continue on Dinuba Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dinuba Boulevard
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Continue on Road 124
7.4 mi · 10 min · Road 124
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Continue on North Dinuba Boulevard
2688 ft · 54 sec · North Dinuba Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Riggin Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Riggin Avenue
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Turn left onto North Demaree Street
2742 ft · 50 sec · North Demaree Street
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Continue on North Demaree Road
3219 ft · 50 sec · North Demaree Road
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Continue on North Demaree Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · North Demaree Street
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Continue on Road 108
3.5 mi · 5 min · Road 108
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Continue on North Hillman Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Hillman Street
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Turn right onto East Prosperity Avenue
1198 ft · 32 sec · East Prosperity Avenue
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Turn left onto North Blackstone Street
917 ft · 21 sec · North Blackstone Street
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Take the ramp slight left
573 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
55.5 mi · 59 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood
2508 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway
636 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on West Aliso Street
125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Squaw Valley and Los Angeles.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Squaw Valley and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Squaw Valley to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bakersfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Squaw Valley and 114.6 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.23 one way or $90.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Squaw Valley and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Bakersfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bakersfield.
Bakersfield
Wasco station
Tehachapi, California
Mojave, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Squaw Valley and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 194.12 mi (312.41 km).
#1 Squaw Valley
Community in Placer County, California, USA
| Population | 3,162 |
| Coordinates | 36.7402300, -119.2467900 |
| Altitude | 497 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $45.23 | $90.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $47.56 | $95.11 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $48.95 | $97.89 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $59.33 | $118.65 |
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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