Grand Island to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1186.4 miles 1909.3 km · straight line
1419.3 miles actual route 2284.2 km · driving distance
24h 30min estimated drive time
$137 - $168 estimated fuel cost
~2h 53min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Grand Island from Los Angeles?

The distance from Grand Island to Los Angeles is 1186.4 miles (1909.3 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WSW of Grand Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1419.3 miles, taking about 24h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Grand Island in Nebraska 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. 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. 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 Grand Island 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 Grand Island to Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 30min $137 - $168 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 24min $114–$213* Budget
Train ~31h 51min $170–$497* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Island & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Grand Island
40.92°N, 98.34°W
America/Chicago
567m 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 395 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM