Ellensburg to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

902.4 miles 1452.3 km · straight line
1073.2 miles actual route 1727.2 km · driving distance
20h 52min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
172° S bearing direction

How far is Ellensburg from Los Angeles?

The distance from Ellensburg to Los Angeles is 902.4 miles (1452.3 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located S of Ellensburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1073.2 miles, taking about 20h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Ellensburg in Washington and Los Angeles in California.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg to Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 52min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 2min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~27h 8min $129–$376* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ellensburg & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Ellensburg
47.00°N, 120.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
470m 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 301 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM