Origin
Chula Vista, CA
Late night in Chula Vista on Monday
Local time
2:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chula Vista, CA to Artesia, CA
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
112.9 mi
182 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chula Vista, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Artesia, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Chula Vista, CA to Artesia, CA covers 112.9 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 4th Avenue, Highland Avenue, CA 54 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.5 miles from Chula Vista, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 112.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
4th Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Chula Vista, CA to Artesia, CA is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chula Vista, CA to Artesia, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 54 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Bay Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 805 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 805 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jacob Dekema Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Diego Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
4th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chula Vista, CA and Artesia, CA.
1
Start on F Street
52 ft
·
3 sec
·
F Street
2
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
3
Continue on Highland Avenue
479 ft
·
11 sec
·
Highland Avenue
4
Take the ramp right toward CA 54 East
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
CA 54 East
5
Merge slight left onto South Bay Freeway
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Bay Freeway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 805
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 805
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 805 North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 805 North
8
Merge slight left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Jacob Dekema Freeway
9
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
10
Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
35 mi
·
41 min
·
San Diego Freeway
11
Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
San Diego Freeway
12
Keep slight right to continue on San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
14 mi
·
16 min
·
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
13
Continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Corona Del Mar Freeway
14
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
San Diego Freeway
15
Keep slight left
3.5 mi
·
4 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 605 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 605 North
17
Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
San Gabriel River Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Carson Street, Lincoln Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Carson Street, Lincoln Avenue
19
Turn right onto Carson Street
472 ft
·
15 sec
·
Carson Street
20
Turn left onto Pioneer Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Pioneer Boulevard
21
Turn left onto 183rd Street
282 ft
·
10 sec
·
183rd Street
22
Turn right
36 ft
·
3 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.5 miles from Chula Vista, CA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.5 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Artesia, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chula Vista, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chula Vista, CA
This is one driving day of about 112.9 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chula Vista, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.5 mi from Chula Vista, CA · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.5 miles from Chula Vista, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Artesia, CA
The final approach into Artesia, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Artesia, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.14 one way
$52.29 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $26.96 | $53.93 |
| premium | $6.24 | $27.75 | $55.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.08 | $50.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.85 | $5.42 |
| Efficient EV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.88 | $4.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.81 | $7.23 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Artesia, CA
Late night in Artesia on Monday
Local time
2:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chula Vista, CA to Artesia, CA covers 112.9 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 4th Avenue, Highland Avenue, CA 54 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.5 miles from Chula Vista, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Chula Vista, CA to Artesia, CA is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chula Vista, CA to Artesia, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chula Vista, CA to Artesia, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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