Origin
Rubidoux, CA
Late night in Rubidoux on Tuesday
Local time
2:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rubidoux, CA to Los Angeles, 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
1h 4m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rubidoux, CA
David McElwee
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Rubidoux to Los Angeles is 52.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via Pomona Freeway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, beginning in Rubidoux and ending in Los Angeles. Given its relatively short distance and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive perfect for a single day. You'll primarily be on freeway conditions, making it a quick transit between these two Southern California locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pomona Freeway | 43.7 mi | 50m |
| CA 60A | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Mission Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Los Angeles Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Arcadia Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Valley Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pomona Freeway
— 43.7 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rubidoux, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
1
Start on CA 60 Business
98 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mission Boulevard
2
Continue on CA 60 Business
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Mission Boulevard
3
Turn sharp right onto Valley Way
459 ft
·
13 sec
·
Valley Way
Use the right lane.
4
Turn sharp left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CA 60 West
5
Merge onto CA 60
23 mi
·
27 min
·
Pomona Freeway
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Rubidoux, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 51.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Valley Way
Turn sharp right onto Valley Way
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
25.9 mi into trip
|
~31m 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,...
8
48.8 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
48.9 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
$12.00 one way
$24.00 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.36 | $24.73 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.69 | $25.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Los Angeles, CA
Late night in Los Angeles on Tuesday
Local time
2:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°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
3 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 4m 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 88% highway, so expect continuous freeway driving for most of the 52.2 miles. The longest continuous stretch on the freeway is 43.7 miles, primarily on the Pomona Freeway. You'll transition off the freeway onto surface streets like Mission Boulevard and CA 60A as you approach your destination in Los Angeles. Be prepared for a high volume of exits and merges as you navigate the urban environment.
88% 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: 43.7 mi on Pomona Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pomona Freeway and CA 60A. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near Valley Way.
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 52.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 2 miles (Valley Way): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Rubidoux, CA to Los Angeles, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sacramento along the way.
Sacramento
48.8 mi in
|
~58m
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 4m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.7 miles on Pomona 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 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 2 miles (Valley Way): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.8 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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