Origin
Temple City, CA
Morning in Temple City on Sunday
Local time
8:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Temple City, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Temple City, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Traveling from Temple City to Los Angeles is a quick, straightforward journey spanning just 13.8 miles. You can easily complete this drive in about 19 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes the San Bernardino Freeway, Temple City Boulevard, and the Santa Ana Freeway to transition between these Pacific Coast locations. With a fuel cost of only $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Since there are no necessary stops along the way, you can move efficiently from your starting point to your destination. It is a highly practical drive for anyone looking to navigate between these two Southern California spots without the need for complex planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| Temple City Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Los Angeles Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Arcadia Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Las Tunas Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 9.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temple City, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
1
Start on Las Tunas Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Las Tunas Drive
2
Turn left onto Temple City Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Temple City Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
4
Merge onto I 10
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto US 101
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Alameda Street, Union Station
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on I 10 EXPR
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Arcadia Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Los Angeles Street
9
Turn right onto East 1st Street
461 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 1st Street
10
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Temple City Boulevard
Turn left onto Temple City Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Merge onto I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 101 / Santa Ana Freeway
Merge onto US 101 / Santa Ana Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
$3.17 one way
$6.34 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| premium | $6.18 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Los Angeles on Sunday
Local time
8:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Clear
N 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 7:10PM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m 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?
This highway-focused drive is defined by its speed and efficiency, with 75% of the trip spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on the San Bernardino Freeway, which accounts for the longest stretch of the journey at 9.9 miles. Expect a transition from the local atmosphere of Temple City Boulevard onto the faster-paced interstate system. The experience behind the wheel is centered on navigating arterial highways rather than winding scenic roads. Because the route is so concentrated, you will find a consistent, fast-moving rhythm that carries you into the heart of Los Angeles.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on San Bernardino Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and Temple City Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Temple City Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 13.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Temple City Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.7 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Temple City, CA to Los Angeles, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Union Station along the way.
Union Station
13 mi in
|
~17m
About the Cities
Starting in Temple City, CA
Full guide →Founded 1923
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 19m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 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 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 0.2 miles (Temple City Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.7 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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