Origin
Lawndale, CA
Afternoon in Lawndale on Friday
Local time
3:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawndale, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawndale, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Lawndale, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 19.6 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Van Ness Avenue, West Redondo Beach Boulevard, I 110 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Los Angeles, CA
Full guide →Frank Lloyd Wright is said to have quipped, "Tip the world over on its side and everything loose will land in Los Angeles," a quote that has since been repeated both by those who love and hate L.A. The "City of Angels" is home to people who hail from all parts of the globe and an important center of culture, business, media, and international trade. However, it's most famous for being a major center of the world's television, motion picture, and music industry, which forms the base of the city's status and lures visitors for its show business history and celebrity culture. Visitors are also drawn to Los Angeles for its Mediterranean climate and numerous beaches, which gave birth to California's famed surf culture.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 19.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Van Ness Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lawndale, CA to Los Angeles, CA is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lawndale, CA to Los Angeles, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Ness Avenue | — | — |
| West Redondo Beach Boulevard | — | — |
| I 110 North | — | — |
| Harbor Freeway | — | — |
| 3rd Street | — | — |
| James M Wood Boulevard | — | — |
| West 9th Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Van Ness Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawndale, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
1
Start on Manhattan Beach Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Manhattan Beach Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Van Ness Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Van Ness Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Redondo Beach Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Redondo Beach Boulevard
4
Take the ramp right toward I 110 North: Los Angeles, Harbor Freeway
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 110 North: Los Angeles, Harbor Freeway
5
Merge slight left onto Harbor Freeway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbor Freeway
6
Keep slight right to continue on Harbor Freeway
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Harbor Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward 3rd Street, 4th Street, 9th Street, 6th Street, Downtown
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
3rd Street, 4th Street, 9th Street, 6th Street, Downtown
8
Keep slight right to continue on James M Wood Boulevard, 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
James M Wood Boulevard, 9th Street
9
Turn straight onto James M Wood Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
James M Wood Boulevard
10
Continue on West 9th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 9th Street
11
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
12
Turn left onto West 1st Street
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 1st Street
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.50 one way
$9.01 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.77 | $9.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Los Angeles, CA
Afternoon in Los Angeles on Friday
Local time
3:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lawndale, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 19.6 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Van Ness Avenue, West Redondo Beach Boulevard, I 110 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Lawndale, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Lawndale, CA to Los Angeles, CA is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lawndale, CA to Los Angeles, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lawndale, CA to Los Angeles, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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