How far is Chula Vista, CA from Monrovia, CA?
The driving distance from Chula Vista, CA to Monrovia, CA is about 138 miles (222.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (188 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 41m.
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.
The most populous city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chula Vista and Monrovia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chula Vista and Monrovia.
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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
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
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71 North: Ontario, Pomona
2014 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Corona Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway
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Continue on Chino Valley Freeway
12.7 mi · 15 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Myrtle Avenue
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on East Central Avenue
124 m · 14 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto South Myrtle Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lime Avenue
617 ft · 27 sec · East Lime Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lime Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chula Vista and Monrovia.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chula Vista and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Monrovia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chula Vista to Monrovia?
The road trip is about 138 miles (222.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Murrieta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Chula Vista and 69 miles from Monrovia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.8 miles (188 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 1:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.10 one way or $56.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chula Vista and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Monrovia.
Stop Ideas Near Murrieta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chula Vista and Monrovia. Straight-line distance: 116.79 mi (187.96 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 Monrovia
City in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California
| Population | 37,771 |
| Coordinates | 34.1480600, -117.9989500 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monrovia (-117.99895, 34.14806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $28.10 | $56.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $29.54 | $59.08 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $30.40 | $60.81 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $36.85 | $73.70 |
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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