East Palo Alto to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

321.6 miles 517.6 km · straight line
356.5 miles actual route 573.7 km · driving distance
6h 46min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
136° SE bearing direction

How far is East Palo Alto from Los Angeles?

The distance from East Palo Alto to Los Angeles is 321.6 miles (517.6 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located SE of East Palo Alto. By car, the driving distance is approximately 356.5 miles, taking about 6h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for East Palo Alto 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 East Palo Alto to Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 46min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 7min $29–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 26min $43–$125* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between East Palo Alto & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

East Palo Alto
37.47°N, 122.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
6m 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 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM