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Trip from Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA

Drive Time

6h 42m

Distance

372.9 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA covers 372.9 miles and takes about 6h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North 7th Avenue, I 10 West, Papago Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $72.69 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

186.5 miles from Phoenix, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 42m drive with frequent turns across 372.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North 7th Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North 7th Avenue	0 mi	0m
I 10 West	0 mi	0m
Papago Freeway	0 mi	0m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway	0 mi	0m
Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway	0 mi	0m
San Bernardino Freeway	0 mi	0m
I-10	0 mi	0m
Santa Ana Freeway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: North 7th Avenue — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on West Washington Street

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Turn right onto North 7th Avenue

3

Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

4

Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

5

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

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Keep slight right

7

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

8

Continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway

9

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

10

Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

11

Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

12

Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

13

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

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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

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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

25

Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

26

Take the exit slight right toward Spring Street

27

Turn right onto North Spring Street

28

Turn left onto West 1st Street

29

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 186.5 miles from Phoenix, AZ.

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 186.5 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 Los Angeles, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix, AZ

This is one driving day of about 372.9 miles and 6h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Phoenix, AZ.

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

186 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.

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Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Los Angeles, CA 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 Los Angeles, CA.

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 186.5 mi from Phoenix, AZ

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Fuel and coffee

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

Meal break

The midpoint is around 186.5 miles from Phoenix, AZ, 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	$4.95	$72.69	$145.37
midgrade	$5.34	$78.37	$156.74
premium	$5.57	$81.72	$163.43
diesel	$6.37	$93.46	$186.92

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 130.5 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA covers 372.9 miles and takes about 6h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North 7th Avenue, I 10 West, Papago Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 186.5 miles from Phoenix, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $72.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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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