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Distance from Ucla, CA to LAX Airport

Distance

11 mi

Time

20 minutes

Gas Cost

$2 - $3

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There are 9.03 miles from Ucla to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in southeast direction and 11 miles (17.70 kilometers) by car, following the I-405 route.

Ucla and LAX Airport are 20 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Ucla, CA to LAX Airport. The halfway point is Culver City, CA.

Ucla, CA and LAX Airport are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 8:42 pm.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 0.45 gallons of gas to cover the route between Ucla, CA and LAX Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Ucla to LAX Airport is $2.40.

During the route, an average car will release 8.81 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $5.34 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Ucla, CA and LAX Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Ucla, CA and LAX Airport or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 34.006176 and -118.413406, or 34º 0' 22.2336" N, 118º 24' 48.2616" W. This location is 5.60 miles away from Ucla, CA and LAX Airport and it would take approximately 10 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Culver City, CA, situated 5 miles from Ucla, CA and 6 miles from LAX Airport. It would take 10 minutes to go from Ucla to Culver City and 17 minutes to go from LAX to Culver City.