Distance from Los Angeles to Modesto by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Modesto (CA) is 292 miles or 470 kilometers or 254 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Modesto is 311 miles (501 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 19 miles or 31 km.

Los Angeles to Modesto Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Los Angeles, CA and Modesto, CA
This map shows the distance from Los Angeles, CA, Usa to Modesto, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Los Angeles, California to Modesto, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Modesto, CA

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Modesto, California is 311 miles or 501 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Modesto, CA is 311 miles or 501 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Modesto, California.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Modesto, California is approximately 311 miles (501 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 5 to 6 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to Modesto, CA

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Modesto, CA?
The total driving time is 5 hours, 53 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Modesto take?
Los Angeles and Modesto are 5 hours 53 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Los Angeles and Modesto

Time difference between Los Angeles (CA) and Modesto (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Los Angeles	Current local time in Modesto
2026-04-01, 09:39:42 PDT	2026-04-01, 09:39:42 PDT

How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Modesto California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Los Angeles, CA and Modesto, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	311 mi	501 km	270.07 nmi
Straight line distance	292 mi	470 km	254 nmi
Difference	19 mi	31 km	16 nmi

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