Jefferson City to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jefferson City from Los Angeles?

The distance from Jefferson City to Los Angeles is 1479.4 miles (2380.9 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located W of Jefferson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1749.9 miles, taking about 30h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 29min. Both are located in United States — Jefferson City in Missouri 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 Jefferson City 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.