How far is Chula Vista, CA from Yucca Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Chula Vista, CA to Yucca Valley, CA is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chula Vista and Yucca Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chula Vista and Yucca 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
4.4 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 79 North: Winchester Road
1382 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Winchester Road
13.3 mi · 19 min · Winchester Road
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Turn right onto Domenigoni Parkway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Domenigoni Parkway
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Turn left onto Sanderson Avenue
1117 ft · 21 sec · Sanderson Avenue
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Continue on South Sanderson Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Sanderson Avenue
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Continue on North Sanderson Avenue
7.2 mi · 11 min · North Sanderson Avenue
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Continue on Lamb Canyon Road
5.7 mi · 7 min · Lamb Canyon Road
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Continue on Beaumont Avenue
1746 ft · 34 sec · Beaumont Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 10 East
1200 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17.2 mi · 18 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 62: 29 Palms Highway
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on 29 Palms Highway
19.8 mi · 27 min · 29 Palms Highway
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Turn right onto Palm Avenue
2332 ft · 1 min · Palm Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palm Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chula Vista and Yucca 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.
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 Yucca Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chula Vista to Yucca Valley?
The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 Hot Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Chula Vista and 71.1 miles from Yucca Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.96 one way or $57.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chula Vista and Mostly Sunny near Yucca Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Murrieta Hot Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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H&R Block
City of Lake Elsinore
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Murrieta Hot Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chula Vista and Yucca Valley. Straight-line distance: 108.58 mi (174.74 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 Yucca Valley
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States
| Population | 21,845 |
| Coordinates | 34.1141700, -116.4322400 |
| Altitude | 1027 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yucca Valley (-116.43224, 34.11417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $28.96 | $57.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $30.45 | $60.90 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $31.34 | $62.68 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $37.99 | $75.97 |
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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