How far is it from Downey, CA, to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), ?

The distance between Downey, CA, and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), is 20 mi by road.

What is the best route from Downey, CA, to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), ?

The fastest route from Downey, CA, to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), covers 20 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) from Downey, CA?

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies roughly to the west of Downey, CA.

Are there charging stations between Downey, CA and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Downey, CA to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), including 17308 Bellflower Blvd (350 kW); 2700 Carson St (350 kW); 3530 West Century Blvd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 1205.

Downey, CA Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Distance: 20 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Downey, CA to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) takes about 30 min via I 105. The distance is 20 mi. The straight-line distance is 16 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 20 mi

1 Depart 145 yd
2 At end of road, turn right onto Firestone Boulevard 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Lakewood Boulevard 2 mi
4 Take ramp right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto Century Freeway 15 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Turn straight onto Sepulveda Boulevard 1 mi
8 Turn slightly right 1 mi

9 Keep slightly right 1 mi
10 Keep slightly right 175 yd
11 Turn straight onto World Way 1 mi
12 Arrive right onto World Way

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The return trip from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Downey, CA covers roughly the same distance, 20 mi.

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Charging points along the way

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17308 Bellflower BlvdCCS · 17308 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA, 90706350 kW
2700 Carson StCCS, CHAdeMO · 2724 Carson St, Lakewood, CA, 90712350 kW
3530 West Century BlvdCCS, CHAdeMO · 3530 W Century Blvd, Inglewood, CA, 90303350 kW
ARCO TorranceCCS, CHAdeMO · 1800 Artesia Blvd, Torrance, CA, 90504350 kW
BevMo!CCS, CHAdeMO · 1700 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266350 kW

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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Newport Beach, CA45 mi · 1 h Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Torrance, CA11 mi · 20 min Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Manhattan Beach, CA5 mi · 10 min Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Hawthorne, CA6 mi · 15 min Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)30 mi · 45 min Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Inglewood, CA5 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Downey, CA, {fromState} to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), {toState}?: The distance between Downey, CA, {fromState} and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), {toState} is 20 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Downey, CA, {fromState} to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), {toState}?: The drive from Downey, CA, {fromState} to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Downey, CA, {fromState} to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), {toState}?: The fastest route from Downey, CA, {fromState} to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), {toState} covers 20 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) from Downey, CA?: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies roughly to the west of Downey, CA.
Are there charging stations between Downey, CA and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Downey, CA to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), including 17308 Bellflower Blvd (350 kW); 2700 Carson St (350 kW); 3530 West Century Blvd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 1205.

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