Origin
Los Angeles, CA
Late night in Los Angeles on Tuesday
Local time
2:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Angeles, CA to West Covina, 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
23m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
West Covina, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Los Angeles to West Covina is 18.4 miles and takes about 23 minutes via San Bernardino Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, primarily traveling through Southern California's urban landscape. Given its short distance and straightforward highway path, it's an easy drive for anyone needing to get between these two points without much fuss. You'll mostly be on freeway, so expect typical traffic patterns for this part of the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 16.2 mi | 18m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Covina Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Aliso Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Pacific Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 16.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and West Covina, 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
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 1D
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
7
Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Toward I 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 34
Toward Pacific Avenue, West Covina Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Pacific Avenue, West Covina Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto West Pacific Avenue
262 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Pacific Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn slight right onto West Covina Parkway
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Covina Parkway
15
Turn right
433 ft
·
31 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18 — 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.
8
17.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Pacific Avenue, West Covina Parkway
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 34
Toward Pacific Avenue, West Covina Parkway
9
17.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Pacific Avenue, West Covina Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Pacific Avenue, West Covina Parkway
7
18 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
West Pacific Avenue
Turn right onto West Pacific Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.23 one way
$8.46 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
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 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
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
West Covina, CA
Late night in West Covina on Tuesday
Local time
2:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°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
17 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
23m 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 route is predominantly highway, with 93% of the 18.4 miles on freeways like the San Bernardino Freeway. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 16.2 miles on the San Bernardino Freeway before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a high density of exits and merges as you navigate this urban freeway system. The drive concludes on North Main Street, a local road.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on San Bernardino Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 18.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
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 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 West Covina, CA
Full guide →West Covina is a city in Los Angeles County in Southern California.
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 23m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on San Bernardino Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 West Covina, 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 17.6 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 West Covina, 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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