Los Angeles, CA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Los Angeles, CA have 60 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 425 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Los Angeles, CA spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
120
Longest Drive
2672.4 mi
Washington, DC
Quickest Drive
3h 17m
Tulare, CA
Plan Around Los Angeles, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Los Angeles, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Los Angeles, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA to Houston, TX
Los Angeles, CA to San Antonio, TX
Los Angeles, CA to McKinleyville, CA
Los Angeles, CA to Willow Creek, CA
Los Angeles, CA to Susanville, CA
Los Angeles, CA to Fort Bragg, CA
Los Angeles, CA to Red Bluff, CA
Los Angeles, CA to Orland, CA
Los Angeles, CA to Chico, CA
Los Angeles, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA
Los Angeles, CA to Gridley, CA
Los Angeles, CA to Windsor, CA
Los Angeles, CA to Santa Rosa, CA
Los Angeles, CA to Esparto, CA
Los Angeles, CA to Roseville, CA
Los Angeles, CA to Davis, CA
Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA
Driving from Los Angeles, CA
Expect an average of 425 miles and about 7h 52m behind the wheel when leaving Los Angeles, CA. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 2671 miles (46h 51m), while the shortest is just 171 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Los Angeles, CA most often head toward Washington, DC (2671.2 mi, 46h 51m), Houston, TX (1547.5 mi, 26h 22m), San Antonio, TX (1353.9 mi, 22h 57m), McKinleyville, CA (683.6 mi, 12h 45m), and Willow Creek, CA (643.4 mi, 11h 55m). These routes span 4 different states, giving you plenty of variety for repeat trips.
Planning & Costs
For the average 425-mile drive from Los Angeles, CA, expect to burn about 16.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 60 mapped routes leaving Los Angeles, CA and 60 routes heading into Los Angeles, CA, covering 120 total connections. Distances range from 171 to 2671 miles.
The longest mapped route from Los Angeles, CA covers 2671 miles and takes approximately 46h 51m. Shorter options start at just 171 miles.
The average route from Los Angeles, CA runs about 425 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Los Angeles, CA include Washington, DC, Houston, TX, San Antonio, TX and McKinleyville, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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Nearby Hubs
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