How far is Julian, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Julian, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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 51m.
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 Lake County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Julian and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Julian and Los Angeles.
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Start on the route
26 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1010 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Julian Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Julian Road
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Continue on Julian Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Julian Highway
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Continue on Julian Road
988 ft · 19 sec · Julian Road
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Continue on Old Julian Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Old Julian Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 79
7.1 mi · 10 min · Highway 79
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Turn left onto Highway 76
17.8 mi · 25 min · Highway 76
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Continue on Pala Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pala Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pala Road
34 m · 2 sec · Pala Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Pala Road
6 mi · 8 min · Pala Road
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Continue on Highway 76
2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 76
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Turn right onto Pala Mission Road
2810 ft · 1 min · Pala Mission Road
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Turn right onto Pala Temecula Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Pala Temecula Road
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Continue on Pala Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pala Road
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Continue on Pechanga Parkway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Pechanga Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Temecula Parkway
1 km · 1 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 Julian 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.
Temecula Valley Freeway
Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway
18.7 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Julian and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Los Angeles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Julian to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Lake Elsinore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Julian and 69.2 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 12:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.15 one way or $56.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Julian and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Elsinore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rodeway Inn & Suites Canyon Lake I-15
Rotary Park
City of Wildomar
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside - Southwest Justice Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Elsinore.
Sun City, California
Perris, California
Moreno Valley, California
Hemet (West Florida Ave), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Julian and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 116.01 mi (186.7 km).
#1 Julian
Census designated place
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 33.0786600, -116.6019600 |
| Altitude | 1287 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 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 | $28.15 | $56.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $30.47 | $60.93 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $36.93 | $73.85 |
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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