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Travel time from lax to Arcadia?

We are flying into lax Saturday dec 28 about 1:00pm. Could some one give me a rough travel time from lax to Arcadia? 1 hour? 30 minutes?thsnks

The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arcadia is about 35 to 40 miles, depending on your specific route. Under ideal traffic conditions, the drive can take around 45 minutes, but in reality, Los Angeles traffic — especially on a Saturday afternoon — can vary significantly and often adds considerable time to the trip.

Since you’ll be landing around 1:00 p.m. on December 28, you’ll likely be hitting the road by 2:00 p.m. or later once you collect your luggage and pick up your rental car or rideshare. That time of day can still have heavy congestion on freeways leading east, particularly through downtown Los Angeles or the I-10 and I-210 corridors.

Here’s a general breakdown of what you can expect depending on the traffic situation:

  • Light traffic (rare, early afternoon or evening): About 45–55 minutes via I-10 East or I-105 to I-605 to I-210.
  • Moderate traffic (typical Saturday afternoon): Around 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes.
  • Heavy traffic (holiday or event weekend): Up to 2 hours or slightly more, especially if there are accidents or construction delays along the I-10 corridor.

There are a few route options depending on current traffic conditions:

  • I-105 East to I-605 North to I-210 East: Often the most straightforward and balanced route in terms of speed and distance.
  • I-10 East (Santa Monica Freeway): Can be faster at times, but it passes through downtown Los Angeles, where congestion is common.
  • Surface street combination (via La Cienega or Sepulveda to 105/10): Sometimes useful if the freeways near LAX are backed up.

To get the most accurate estimate, it’s a good idea to check Google Maps or Waze right after landing, as real-time data will account for accidents, lane closures, and current traffic flow.

In summary, plan for roughly 1.5 hours of travel from LAX to Arcadia on a Saturday afternoon in late December, with the understanding that it could be shorter or longer depending on how Los Angeles traffic behaves that day.

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