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Trip from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ

Drive Time

5h 51m

Distance

373.8 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ covers 373.8 miles and takes about 5h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Main Street, East Aliso Street, US 101 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.77 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

186.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 51m drive with frequent turns across 373.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Main Street	0 mi	0m
East Aliso Street	0 mi	0m
US 101 South	0 mi	0m
Santa Ana Freeway	0 mi	0m
I 10 East	0 mi	0m
San Bernardino Freeway	0 mi	0m
I-10	0 mi	0m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: North Main Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on West 1st Street

2

Turn left onto North Main Street

3

Turn right onto East Aliso Street

4

Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South

5

Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

6

Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: San Bernardino

7

Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

8

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

10

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

16

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

17

Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

18

Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

19

Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

20

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

21

Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

22

Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

23

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

24

Continue on Papago Freeway

25

Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue

26

Keep slight right to continue on 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities

27

Turn straight onto North 7th Avenue

28

Turn left onto West Roosevelt Street

29

Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

30

Keep slight right to continue on North 1st Avenue

31

Turn left onto West Adams Street

32

Turn right onto North 1st Street

33

Turn right onto East Washington Street

34

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 186.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 82 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 186.9 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Phoenix, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Los Angeles, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Los Angeles, CA

This is one driving day of about 373.8 miles and 5h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Los Angeles, CA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

187 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Phoenix, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Phoenix, AZ.

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 186.9 mi from Los Angeles, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meal break

The midpoint is around 186.9 miles from Los Angeles, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$50.77	$101.54
midgrade	$3.85	$56.66	$113.32
premium	$4.15	$61.07	$122.15
diesel	$3.75	$55.19	$110.37

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 130.8 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ covers 373.8 miles and takes about 5h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Main Street, East Aliso Street, US 101 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 186.9 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 $50.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

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