How far is Chula Vista, CA from Lakeland Village, CA?
The driving distance from Chula Vista, CA to Lakeland Village, CA is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 San Diego County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chula Vista and Lakeland Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chula Vista and Lakeland Village.
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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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Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Temecula Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wildomar Trail
1576 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Wildomar Trail
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wildomar Trail
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chula Vista and Lakeland Village.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Avocado Highway
Continue on Avocado Highway
21.9 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chula Vista and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chula Vista to Lakeland Village?
The road trip is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hidden Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Chula Vista and 40.3 miles from Lakeland Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chula Vista and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland Village.
Stop Ideas Near Hidden Meadows
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Inn at Moonlight Beach
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Escondido Building Department
Aviara Golf Club
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hidden Meadows.
Carlsbad Village station
Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA
Oceanside Transit Center
Encinitas, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chula Vista and Lakeland Village. Straight-line distance: 70.61 mi (113.64 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 Lakeland Village
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California, United States
| Population | 11,541 |
| Coordinates | 33.6386300, -117.3439300 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeland Village (-117.34393, 33.63863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $17.29 | $34.58 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $17.79 | $35.59 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $21.57 | $43.13 |
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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