Los Angeles to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Los Angeles from Washington DC?
The distance from Los Angeles to Washington DC is 2294.1 miles (3692 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2672 miles, taking about 46h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 5h 7min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California and Washington DC in District of Columbia.
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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Los Angeles and Washington DC. 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 Washington DC
Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Washington DC
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 765 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 191 hours
- You could travel this distance about 10.9 times to circle the Earth's equator