Lake Tahoe to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lake Tahoe from Los Angeles?

The distance from Lake Tahoe to Los Angeles is 362.4 miles (583.2 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located SSE of Lake Tahoe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 449.9 miles, taking about 9h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Tahoe 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.