Kearney to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1144.8 miles 1842.4 km · straight line
1373.1 miles actual route 2209.8 km · driving distance
23h 41min estimated drive time
$132 - $163 estimated fuel cost
~2h 48min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Kearney from Los Angeles?

The distance from Kearney to Los Angeles is 1144.8 miles (1842.4 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WSW of Kearney. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1373.1 miles, taking about 23h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in United States — Kearney 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 Kearney 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 Kearney to Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 41min $132 - $163 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 25min $110–$206* Budget
Train ~30h 47min $165–$481* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kearney & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Kearney
40.70°N, 99.08°W
America/Chicago
656m 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 382 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM