Driving Time from East Los Angeles to Lakewood
Driving from East Los Angeles to Lakewood is about 970 mi and takes roughly 16 hr 26 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
East Los Angeles and Lakewood are about 822 mi (1,323 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 970 mi (1,561 km), a drive of about 16 hr 26 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 2 hr 1 min.
| Straight-line distance | 822 mi / 1,323 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 970 mi / 1,561 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 16 hr 26 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 2 hr 1 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $121 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.044, -111.871 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
East Los Angeles to Lakewood is about 822 mi (1,323 km) in a straight line, and roughly 970 mi (1,561 km) by road.