Origin
Los Angeles, CA
Late night in Los Angeles on Tuesday
Local time
3:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Angeles, CA to Artesia, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Artesia, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Los Angeles to Artesia is 18.2 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Santa Ana Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, making it a quick hop between two California locations. Given its brevity, it's a straightforward trip primarily on the freeway, ideal for a same-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so expect typical urban traffic patterns. This route is best suited for those needing to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana Freeway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| Pioneer Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Imperial Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Aliso Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 183rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Santa Ana Freeway
— 13.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and Artesia, CA.
1
Start on West 1st Street
69 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 1st Street
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto East Aliso Street
338 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Aliso Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South
5
Merge onto US 101
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 122
Toward Imperial Highway, Norwalk Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Imperial Highway
344 ft
·
7 sec
·
Imperial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Pioneer Boulevard
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Pioneer Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto 183rd Street
282 ft
·
9 sec
·
183rd Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right
37 ft
·
2 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Aliso Street
Turn right onto East Aliso Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South
8
14.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Imperial Highway, Norwalk Boulevard
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 122
Toward Imperial Highway, Norwalk Boulevard
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Imperial Highway
Turn right onto Imperial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.18 one way
$8.37 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Artesia, CA
Late night in Artesia on Tuesday
Local time
3:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°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
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
25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 76% of the route utilizing freeway conditions. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 13.8 miles on the Santa Ana Freeway. After this long freeway segment, you'll transition to surface streets like Pioneer Boulevard and North Main Street for the remainder of the trip. Expect numerous exits and potential merging traffic as you navigate these urban thoroughfares.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on Santa Ana Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Santa Ana Freeway and Pioneer Boulevard. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (East Aliso Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Artesia, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Imperial Highway along the way.
Imperial Highway
14.3 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Artesia, CA
Full guide →Founded 1875
Artesia is a small town about 15 miles southeast of Los Angeles, also known as "Little India" as it's home to the second largest ethnic Indian population in the country, just behind New York City. There's a similar (lack of) atmosphere to neighboring Norwalk and Cerritos, but it's a great place to pick up an embroidered sari, woof down a tasty masala dosa, and catch a recent Bollywood flick on the large screen.
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 25m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on Santa Ana Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Artesia, 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: near the start (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (East Aliso Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Artesia, 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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