Origin
Los Angeles, CA
Evening in Los Angeles on Thursday
Local time
7:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Angeles, CA to Encino, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Encino, CA
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Trip Overview
The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Encino, CA covers 19.1 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hollywood Freeway, Ventura Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on Hollywood Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 26m highway drive covering 19.1 miles, with most of the trip on Hollywood Freeway and Ventura Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.4 miles on Hollywood Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hollywood Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hollywood Freeway and Ventura Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 19.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles (US 101): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 101 North, CA 110
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 101 North, CA 110
7
10.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 101
Take the exit onto US 101 toward US 101 North: Ventura
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward US 101 North: Ventura
7
18 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Hayvenhurst Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward Hayvenhurst Avenue
7
18.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Hayvenhurst Avenue
Turn left onto Hayvenhurst Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
18.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Balboa Boulevard
Turn left onto Balboa Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Freeway | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Ventura Freeway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| US 101 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Magnolia Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Balboa Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hollywood Freeway
— 9.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and Encino, CA.
1
Start on West 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 1st Street
2
Turn right onto North Broadway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Broadway
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 101 North, CA 110
4
Merge onto US 101
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Santa Ana Freeway
5
Continue on US 101
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Hollywood Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 101
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 101
Exit 13
Toward US 101 North: Ventura
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto US 101
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 20
Toward Hayvenhurst Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto Hayvenhurst Avenue
323 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hayvenhurst Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Magnolia Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Magnolia Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Balboa Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Balboa Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Balboa Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.78 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.52 | $9.05 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.64 | $9.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 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 | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
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
Encino, CA
Evening in Encino on Thursday
Local time
7:54 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m 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 Los Angeles, CA to Encino, CA covers 19.1 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hollywood Freeway, Ventura Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 miles from Los Angeles, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.39 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 19.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles (US 101): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Los Angeles, CA to Encino, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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