How far is Menifee, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Menifee, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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 01h 32m.
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 second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menifee and Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menifee and Los Angeles.
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Start on Red Rock Court
59 m · 13 sec · Red Rock Court
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Turn left onto Witewater Drive
76 m · 13 sec · Witewater Drive
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Turn right onto Riptide Drive
800 ft · 35 sec · Riptide Drive
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Turn left onto Heritage Lake Drive
71 m · 20 sec · Heritage Lake Drive
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Continue on Heritage Lake Drive
1588 ft · 48 sec · Heritage Lake Drive
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Turn right onto Menifee Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Menifee Road
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Turn left onto Pinacate Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Pinacate Road
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Continue on Matthews Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Matthews Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 North, CA 74 West: Riverside
2437 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
19.3 mi · 22 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
28.9 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
123 m · 5 sec · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 Alt West: Brea Canyon Road
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North, I 5 North: Los Angeles, Sacramento
801 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: Los Angeles
646 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: Los Angeles
2490 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spring Street
549 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
1889 ft · 47 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
108 m · 14 sec · West 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 Menifee 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.
Escondido Freeway
Take the exit slight left
28.9 mi · 00h 33m
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 Menifee 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 Menifee to Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Ontario is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Menifee and 39.5 miles from Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menifee and Sunny near Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Ontario
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
City Hall
Chino City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ontario.
Ontario
Claremont, California
Pomona station
Riverside–Downtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menifee and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 66.79 mi (107.49 km).
#1 Menifee
The most populous city in Riverside County, California.
| Population | 97,675 |
| Coordinates | 33.7283500, -117.1464200 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| 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 (-118.243569, 34.052341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.92 | $33.85 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
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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