Best Time to Drive from LAX to El Monte

Right now (8:48 am PDT): about 32 minutes via I-105 East and I-605 North, usually 32 at this time.

On weekdays the 33-mile drive from LAX to El Monte (via I-105 East and I-605 North) usually takes as little as 30 minutes and up to 49 minutes, when leaving around 5 pm on Thursdays. The fastest times to leave are before 6:30 am or after 7:30 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 36 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 3:30 pm on Saturdays (38 minutes).

Typical drive time by departure time

Minutes from LAX to El Monte by day and time you leave (local time)
Leave	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	30	32	35	37	36	35	35	35	35	37	41	42	42	39	33	31	30
Tue	30	32	36	38	37	36	35	35	35	37	41	44	45	42	35	32	30
Wed	30	32	36	38	37	36	35	35	36	38	41	45	47	42	35	31	30
Thu	30	32	35	38	37	36	36	36	36	38	43	45	49	44	36	32	31
Fri	30	32	34	36	36	36	36	37	39	41	45	46	46	41	35	32	31
Sat	30	31	31	31	32	33	34	35	36	36	37	37	37	34	32	31	31
Sun	30	30	30	30	31	31	32	33	34	34	34	33	33	32	32	33	31

Simulated from typical freeway speeds at each point of the drive for the time you would reach it, from every 5-minute reading we have recorded. Surface streets at each end are estimated.

Questions

What is the best time to drive from LAX to El Monte?

On weekdays, leave before 6:30 am or after 7:30 pm. The drive usually takes about 30 minutes then, versus up to 49 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from LAX to El Monte?

The 33-mile drive usually takes 30 to 49 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 36 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from LAX to El Monte?

Leaving around 5 pm on Thursdays is usually slowest, about 49 minutes.

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