How far is Blythe, CA from Chula Vista, CA?
The driving distance from Blythe, CA to Chula Vista, CA is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Imperial County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blythe and Chula Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blythe and Chula Vista.
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Start on East Hobsonway
83 m · 13 sec · East Hobsonway
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Continue on East Hobsonway
3096 ft · 2 min · East Hobsonway
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Turn left onto South Lovekin Boulevard
950 ft · 23 sec · South Lovekin Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR-78 South
1245 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto South Neighbours Boulevard
6.9 mi · 8 min · South Neighbours Boulevard
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Turn right onto 28th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 28th Avenue
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Turn left onto Rannells Boulevard
2 mi · 2 min · Rannells Boulevard
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Turn right onto 32nd Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Avenue
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Continue on Ben Hulse Highway
63.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ben Hulse Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ben Hulse Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Ben Hulse Highway
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Turn left
14 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right
2698 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
96.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Kumeyaay Highway
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Continue on Mission Valley Freeway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Mission Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 125
1075 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 125 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue on South Bay Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · South Bay Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, 4th Avenue
1451 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
1711 ft · 31 sec · Highland Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto F Street
98 m · 34 sec · F Street
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Continue on F Street
83 m · 5 sec · F Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · F Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blythe and Chula Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kumeyaay Highway
Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
96.5 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Blythe and Partly Sunny near Chula Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blythe to Chula Vista?
The road trip is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Seeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.9 miles from Blythe and 109.9 miles from Chula Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 60 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.54 one way or $89.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blythe and Partly Sunny near Chula Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Seeley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hampton Inn El Centro
Desert Trails RV Park
City of Imperial
Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seeley.
Yuma
Indio, California
La Quinta, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blythe and Chula Vista. Straight-line distance: 158.8 mi (255.56 km).
#1 Blythe
City in California
| Population | 19,673 |
| Coordinates | 33.6103000, -114.5963500 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chula Vista
The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
| Population | 272,979 |
| Coordinates | 32.6400500, -117.0842000 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: F Street (-117.084196, 32.640039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $44.54 | $89.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $46.83 | $93.66 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $48.20 | $96.39 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $58.42 | $116.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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