How far is Chula Vista, CA from Apple Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Chula Vista, CA to Apple Valley, CA is about 155.3 miles (250 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
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.
The most populous city in Riverside County, California.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chula Vista and Apple Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chula Vista and Apple Valley.
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Start on F Street
16 m · 3 sec · F Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Highland Avenue
146 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward CA 54 East
1007 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Bay Freeway
1592 ft · 19 sec · South Bay Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 805
958 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 805 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 15 North
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Escondido Freeway
1.3 km · 55 sec · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Semper Fi Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Semper Fi Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Escondido Freeway
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Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 23 min · Avocado Highway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215
1510 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
34.5 mi · 40 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 215 North: San Bernardino, Barstow
2413 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Continue on Barstow Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Barstow Freeway
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Keep slight left
1141 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
10.1 mi · 11 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward La Mesa Road, Nisqualli Road
1751 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Nisqualli Road
673 ft · 20 sec · Nisqualli Road
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Turn left onto Mariposa Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mariposa Road
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Turn right onto Yates Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Yates Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Tree Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Green Tree Boulevard
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Continue on Yates Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Yates Road
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Continue on Yucca Loma Road
4 mi · 7 min · Yucca Loma Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Navajo Road
84 m · 11 sec · Navajo Road
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Continue on Navajo Road
128 m · 19 sec · Navajo Road
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Turn right onto Happy Trails Highway
991 ft · 17 sec · Happy Trails Highway
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Turn slight left
109 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Outer Hwy 18 North
9 m · 1 sec · Outer Hwy 18 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Outer Hwy 18 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chula Vista and Apple Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Escondido Freeway
Continue on Escondido Freeway
34.5 mi · 00h 40m
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 Chula Vista and Sunny near Apple Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chula Vista to Apple Valley?
The road trip is about 155.3 miles (250 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Chula Vista and 77.5 miles from Apple Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 10:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.61 one way or $63.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chula Vista and Sunny near Apple Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Menifee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chula Vista and Apple Valley. Straight-line distance: 128.7 mi (207.12 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Apple Valley
Town in San Bernardino County, California, United States
| Population | 74,061 |
| Coordinates | 34.5008300, -117.1858800 |
| Altitude | 898 |
| Country | United States |
End: Apple Valley (-117.18588, 34.50083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $31.61 | $63.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $33.24 | $66.48 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $34.21 | $68.42 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $41.47 | $82.93 |
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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