How far is Borrego Springs, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Borrego Springs, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Riverside County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Borrego Springs and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borrego Springs and Los Angeles.
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Start on Borrego Springs Road
2595 ft · 43 sec · Borrego Springs Road
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Turn right onto T Anchor Drive
591 ft · 28 sec · T Anchor Drive
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Turn right onto Country Club Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Country Club Road
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Turn left onto Palm Canyon Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Palm Canyon Drive
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Turn left onto Montezuma Valley Road
17.4 mi · 27 min · Montezuma Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto San Felipe Valley Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · San Felipe Valley Road
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Turn right
37.3 mi · 54 min
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Continue on Temecula Parkway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Temecula Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North, CA 79: Riverside, Los Angeles
1919 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway
18.7 mi · 20 min · Temecula Valley Freeway
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Continue on Corona Freeway
9.6 mi · 10 min · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Corona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91: Beach Cities, Riverside
953 ft · 23 sec · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Corona Freeway
1.3 km · 2 min · Corona Freeway
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alameda Street, Union Station
798 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on East Arcadia Street
988 ft · 32 sec · East Arcadia Street
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Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street
1696 ft · 45 sec · North Los Angeles Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
141 m · 18 sec · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Borrego Springs and Los Angeles.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
Turn right
37.3 mi · 00h 54m
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 Borrego Springs and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Borrego Springs to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Wildomar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.8 miles from Borrego Springs and 76.7 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 10:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.04 one way or $62.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Borrego Springs and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Wildomar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rodeway Inn & Suites Canyon Lake I-15
Rotary Park
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Southwest Justice Center
Perris City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildomar.
Sun City, California
Perris, California
Hemet (West Florida Ave), California
Hemet (Devonshire Ave), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Borrego Springs and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 120.74 mi (194.31 km).
#1 Borrego Springs
Census-designated place in San Diego County, California
| Population | 3,429 |
| Coordinates | 33.2558700, -116.3750100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
| Population | 3,970,219 |
| Coordinates | 34.0522300, -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Street (-118.24357, 34.05234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $31.04 | $62.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $32.64 | $65.27 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $33.59 | $67.17 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $40.71 | $81.42 |
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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