How far is Modesto, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Modesto and Los Angeles is 291.85 miles (469.68 km).

Flight distance from Modesto, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 291.85 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Modesto to Los Angeles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Modesto, California to Los Angeles, California is: 310.53 miles (499.75 km) by car.

Driving from Modesto to Los Angeles will take approximately 05 hours 08 minutes.

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#1 Modesto

The third most populous city in Stanislaus County, California. It is located in the Central Valley of California. Modesto is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many outdoor activities, and its many attractions, such as the Gallo Center for the Arts and the McHenry Mansion.

Population 215666
GPS Coordinates 37°38'21"N 120°59'49"W
Latitude 37.6391000
Longitude -120.9968800
Altitude 28
Country United States
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#2 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the head of the Santa Monica Bay. Los Angeles is a major center for the entertainment industry and is home to many Hollywood studios.

Population 3970219
GPS Coordinates 34°3'8"N 118°14'37"W
Latitude 34.0522300
Longitude -118.2436800
Altitude 89
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Modesto and Los Angeles

The distance between Modesto and Los Angeles is 500 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 33 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Modesto and Los Angeles. The current time is 00:51:13.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 10 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 10 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 08 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 52 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.48 liters (10.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Modesto and Los Angeles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Modesto to Los Angeles is $58.68 (diesel $67.89).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $58.68 $61.28 $62.93 $67.89

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Modesto and Los Angeles (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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