How far is Yorba Linda, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Yorba Linda, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Halfway Point
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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 Yorba Linda and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorba Linda and Los Angeles.
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Start on Yorba Linda Boulevard
13 m · 1 sec · Yorba Linda Boulevard
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Continue on Yorba Linda Boulevard
693 ft · 31 sec · Yorba Linda Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Lakeview Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 91 West
1764 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
1760 ft · 23 sec · Riverside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alameda Street, Union Station
798 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on East Arcadia Street
988 ft · 32 sec · East Arcadia Street
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Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street
1696 ft · 45 sec · North Los Angeles Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
141 m · 18 sec · East 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 Yorba Linda 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.
Santa Ana Freeway
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
17.8 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Yorba Linda and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yorba Linda to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 17.3 miles from Yorba Linda and 19.1 miles from Los Angeles.
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 9.2 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 7:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yorba Linda and Mostly Sunny near Los Angeles.
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 Yorba Linda and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 27.14 mi (43.67 km).
#1 Yorba Linda
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 68,027 |
| Coordinates | 33.8886300, -117.8131100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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 (-118.243569, 34.052341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.69 | $19.37 |
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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