Best Time to Drive from Los Angeles to El Monte

Right now (9:01 am PDT): about 13 minutes via I-10 East, usually 13 at this time.

On weekdays the 13-mile drive from Los Angeles to El Monte (via I-10 East) usually takes as little as 12 minutes and up to 21 minutes, when leaving around 5:30 pm on Thursdays. The fastest times to leave are before 7:30 am or after 8:30 pm. Midday (11 am to 2 pm) it takes about 14 minutes. On weekends it is slowest around 3 pm on Saturdays (16 minutes).

Typical drive time by departure time

Minutes from Los Angeles to El Monte by day and time you leave (local time)
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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 Los Angeles to El Monte?

On weekdays, leave before 7:30 am or after 8:30 pm. The drive usually takes about 12 minutes then, versus up to 21 minutes at the worst times.

How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to El Monte?

The 13-mile drive usually takes 12 to 21 minutes on weekdays, depending on when you leave, and about 14 minutes midday.

When is traffic worst from Los Angeles to El Monte?

Leaving around 5:30 pm on Thursdays is usually slowest, about 21 minutes.

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