How far is Los Angeles, CA from Mead Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Mead Valley, CA is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
Driving 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 01h 23m.
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.
A city in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Los Angeles and Mead Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles and Mead Valley.
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Start on West 1st Street
21 m · 10 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1465 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Aliso Street
103 m · 13 sec · East Aliso Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South
776 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
20.6 mi · 25 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
21.6 mi · 25 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward La Sierra Avenue
1828 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto La Sierra Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · La Sierra Avenue
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Turn left onto El Sobrante Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · El Sobrante Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cajalco Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Cajalco Road
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Turn right onto Brown Street
1319 ft · 1 min · Brown Street
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Turn left onto Oakwood Street
20 m · 3 sec · Oakwood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakwood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Angeles and Mead 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.
Riverside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
21.6 mi · 00h 25m
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 Los Angeles and Sunny near Mead Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Los Angeles to Mead Valley?
The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Yorba Linda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Los Angeles and 33.1 miles from Mead Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Los Angeles and Sunny near Mead Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Yorba Linda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorba Linda.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Pomona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Los Angeles and Mead Valley. Straight-line distance: 56.38 mi (90.73 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Mead Valley
Situated in Riverside County at an elevation of 1657 feet, this unincorporated community lies within Southern California's Inland Empire region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8333500, -117.2961500 |
| Altitude | 505 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mead Valley (-117.29615, 33.83335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $6.26 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $15.14 | $30.29 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $15.59 | $31.17 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $19.60 | $39.20 |
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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