Los Angeles to Poway: Road Trip Guide & Distance

102.5 miles 165 km · straight line
115.9 miles actual route 186.5 km · driving distance
2h 22min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
137° SE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Poway?

The distance from Los Angeles to Poway is 102.5 miles (165 km) as the crow flies. Poway is located SE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 115.9 miles, taking about 2h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Los Angeles and Poway. 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 Poway

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 22min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 50min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 15min $14–$41* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Poway

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
Poway
32.96°N, 117.04°W
America/Los_Angeles
157m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 34 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 242.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM