Day trip from El Monte to Downey
Downey lies 17 km (11 mi) south-west of El Monte, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 17 km (11 mi) apart, Downey is a realistic day trip from El Monte: about 17 min each way by road.
| El Monte | Downey | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 116,732 | 114,219 |
| Elevation | 91 m (299 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 91731–91735 | 90239–90242 |
What to see in Downey
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Library | 10,694,275 | 2016 |
The busiest is Los Angeles County Library at 10,694,275 visitors in 2016. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Downey
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Staying in Downey
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Common questions
How far is Downey from El Monte?
17 km (11 mi) in a straight line, south-west of El Monte; by road roughly 21 km (13 mi).
How long does it take to get from El Monte to Downey by road?
About 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between El Monte and Downey?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.