How far is Palo Alto, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Palo Alto and Los Angeles is 320.35 miles (515.55 km).

Flight distance from Palo Alto, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 320.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 38 minutes to travel from Palo Alto to Los Angeles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Palo Alto, California to Los Angeles, California is: 357.23 miles (574.91 km) by car.

Driving from Palo Alto to Los Angeles will take approximately 05 hours 42 minutes.

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#1 Palo Alto

The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. Palo Alto is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as Stanford University campus and the Computer History Museum.

Population 67008
GPS Coordinates 37°26'31"N 122°8'35"W
Latitude 37.4418800
Longitude -122.1430200
Altitude 9
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 Palo Alto and Los Angeles

The distance between Palo Alto and Los Angeles is 575 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 23 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 Palo Alto and Los Angeles. The current time is 16:31:44.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 11 hours 54 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 08 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 07 hours 08 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 06 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 45 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 27 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 47.72 liters (12.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palo Alto and Los Angeles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palo Alto to Los Angeles is $67.5 (diesel $78.1).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $67.5 $70.49 $72.39 $78.1

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 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Palo Alto 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.

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