Lancaster, California to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

45 miles 72.5 km · straight line
70.8 miles actual route 113.9 km · driving distance
1h 26min estimated drive time
$7 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
188° S bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, California from Los Angeles?

The distance from Lancaster, California to Los Angeles is 45 miles (72.5 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located S of Lancaster, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 70.8 miles, taking about 1h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lancaster, California 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 Lancaster, California to Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 26min $7 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 43min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, California & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Lancaster, California
34.70°N, 118.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
719m 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 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 552.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM