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Trip from Lakeview, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
77.1 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Lakeview, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 77.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 34 minutes via CA 60, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Pacific Coast region, moving from the northern end near Lakeview to the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles. The majority of this drive is on the freeway, making it a straightforward and efficient trip. It's a practical option if you need to get from point A to point B quickly without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.5 miles from Lakeview, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 60 | 28.9 mi | 33m |
| Pomona Freeway | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| Escondido Freeway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| Ramona Expressway | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| CA 60A | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Los Angeles Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Arcadia Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 60
— 28.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeview, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
1
Start on Ramona Expressway
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ramona Expressway
2
Continue on Ramona Expressway
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Ramona Expressway
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 215 North: Riverside
4
Merge onto I 215
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Escondido Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto CA 60
29 mi
·
33 min
·
CA 60
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
405 ft
·
5 sec
·
Orange Freeway
Toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana, Brea Canyon Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60A
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
CA 60A
Toward CA 60 Alt West: Brea Canyon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 1C; 1E
Toward US 101 North, I 5 North: Los Angeles, Sacramento
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 101 North: Los Angeles
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1C
Toward US 101 North: Los Angeles
15
Merge onto US 101
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Alameda Street, Union Station
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on I 10 EXPR
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Arcadia Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Los Angeles Street
19
Turn right onto East 1st Street
461 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 1st Street
20
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 1 hour 34 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with departure times. Leaving during off-peak hours, perhaps mid-morning or early afternoon, can help you avoid the heaviest traffic entering Los Angeles. With only 77.1 miles and a fuel cost of approximately $17, you won't need to worry much about frequent fuel stops. Plan for one brief break if needed, but the drive is short enough that you can likely complete it in one go without feeling rushed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.5 miles from Lakeview, CA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.5 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Los Angeles, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lakeview, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lakeview, CA
This is one driving day of about 77.1 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Lakeview, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on CA 60 for about 28.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.5 miles from Lakeview, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Service Plaza
1.3 mi from route
Rest Area
2 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 50.7 and 76.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana, Brea Canyon Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana,...
7
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
CA 60A
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60A toward CA 60 Alt West: Brea Canyon Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 60 Alt West: Brea Canyon Road
8
73.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward US 101 North, I 5 North: Los Angeles, Sacramento
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1C; 1E
Toward US 101 North, I 5 North: Los Angeles, Sa...
8
73.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 101 North: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 101 North: Los Angeles
8
76.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward Alameda Street, Union Station
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2B
Toward Alameda Street, Union Station
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.47 one way
$34.95 round trip
$5.76/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.96 | $18.08 | $36.16 |
| premium | $6.09 | $18.49 | $36.98 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.10 | $3.70 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.79 | $4.93 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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.
Origin
Lakeview, CA
Evening in Lakeview on Saturday
Local time
6:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
S 5 to 10 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 24 at 9:04PM PDT until April 26 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 24 at 6:10PM PDT until April 27 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Destination
Los Angeles, CA
Evening in Los Angeles on Saturday
Local time
6:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSW 5 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 24 at 9:04PM PDT until April 26 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 24 at 6:10PM PDT until April 27 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford 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.
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 34m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect 94% highway driving on this route, with the longest continuous stretch on CA 60 measuring 28.9 miles. You'll encounter mostly freeway conditions for the entire 77.1 miles. The route is characterized by a high density of exits and merges as you approach and enter the Los Angeles area. You'll be on the Pomona Freeway and Escondido Freeway for much of the trip.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.9 mi on CA 60.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 60 and Pomona Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50.7 miles in near CA 57 / Orange Freeway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 50.7 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.8 miles (CA 60A): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Los Angeles, CA
Full guide →“Tinseltown” · Founded 1781
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.
Top landmarks
- • Hollywood Walk of Fame — more than 2,700 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalks...
- • Hollywood Sign — sign reading "HOLLYWOOD" located in Los Angeles, California, United States
- • Getty Center — campus of the Getty Museum and other programs of the Getty Trust in Los Angeles
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 1h 34m. Total distance: 77.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.9 miles on CA 60. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Los Angeles, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 50.7 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.8 miles (CA 60A): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Los Angeles, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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