Banning to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

78.8 miles 126.8 km · straight line
84.6 miles actual route 136.2 km · driving distance
1h 37min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
277° W bearing direction

How far is Banning from Los Angeles?

The distance from Banning to Los Angeles is 78.8 miles (126.8 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located W of Banning. By car, the driving distance is approximately 84.6 miles, taking about 1h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Banning and Los Angeles. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Banning to Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 37min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 56min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 32min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Banning & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Banning
33.93°N, 116.88°W
America/Los_Angeles
716m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 316 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM