How far is Mead Valley, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Mead Valley, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 67 miles (107.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mead Valley and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mead Valley and Los Angeles.
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Start on Oakwood Street
20 m · 5 sec · Oakwood Street
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Turn right onto Brown Street
1319 ft · 1 min · Brown Street
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Turn left onto Cajalco Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Cajalco Road
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Turn right onto El Sobrante Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · El Sobrante Road
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Turn right onto La Sierra Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · La Sierra Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CA 91 West
1823 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1526 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
16.7 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 Mead Valley and Los Angeles.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Santa Ana Freeway
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
17.8 mi · 00h 21m
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 Mead Valley and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mead Valley to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 67 miles (107.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 33.1 miles from Mead Valley and 34 miles from Los Angeles.
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 10.6 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 3:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mead Valley and Sunny near Los Angeles.
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 Mead Valley and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 56.38 mi (90.73 km).
#1 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 |
#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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $14.78 | $29.55 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $15.34 | $30.68 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $15.79 | $31.57 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $19.85 | $39.71 |
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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