Edmonton to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1366.8 miles 2199.7 km · straight line
1750.1 miles actual route 2816.5 km · driving distance
30h 17min estimated drive time
CAD 284 - CAD 349 estimated fuel cost
~3h 15min flight time
192° SSW bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from Los Angeles?

The distance from Edmonton to Los Angeles is 1366.8 miles (2199.7 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located SSW of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1750.1 miles, taking about 30h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 15min. Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada, while Los Angeles is in California, United States.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Edmonton 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 Edmonton to Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 17min CAD 284 - CAD 349 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 20min $140–$263* Budget
Train ~39h 22min $210–$613* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m 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 456 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 114 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM