Los Angeles to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

356.9 miles 574.3 km · straight line
372.7 miles actual route 599.8 km · driving distance
6h 42min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Phoenix?

The distance from Los Angeles to Phoenix is 356.9 miles (574.3 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located E of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 372.7 miles, taking about 6h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California and Phoenix in Arizona.

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 Los Angeles and Phoenix. 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 Los Angeles to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 42min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 2min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~6h 22min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM