Origin
Jurupa Valley, CA
Afternoon in Jurupa Valley on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jurupa Valley, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Drive Time
58m
Distance
47 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
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6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jurupa Valley, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Jurupa Valley to Los Angeles, you are looking at a straightforward 47-mile trek that typically takes about 58 minutes. This is a classic day trip perfect for a quick transition between these two Pacific Coast locations. With a fuel budget of just $6, it is an economical route that keeps your costs low. Since the entire trip is easily manageable in under an hour, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Expect a practical, highway-focused experience that serves as a direct link between the Inland Empire and the heart of the city.
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
23.5 miles from Jurupa Valley, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed driving experience, as 86% of this journey is spent on major highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Pomona Freeway, which accounts for a 38.2-mile stretch of your total distance. The route transitions through CA 60A and the Santa Ana Freeway to complete the connection. Because this is a highway-focused drive, the pace remains steady and consistent throughout. You won't encounter technical local roads here, allowing you to settle into a predictable rhythm behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pomona Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pomona Freeway and CA 60A. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.6 miles in near CA 57 / Orange Freeway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 47 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.6 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
20.6 mi into trip
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~25m in
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CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana, Brea Canyon Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana,...
8
43.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward US 101 North, I 5 North: Los Angeles, Sacramento
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1C; 1E
Toward US 101 North, I 5 North: Los Angeles, Sa...
8
43.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 101 North: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 101 North: Los Angeles
8
43.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 101 North: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Exit 1C
Toward US 101 North: Los Angeles
8
46.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward Alameda Street, Union Station
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2B
Toward Alameda Street, Union Station
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Jurupa Valley, CA to Los Angeles, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sacramento along the way.
Sacramento
43.5 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pomona Freeway | 38.2 mi | 44m |
| CA 60A | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Etiwanda Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Jurupa Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Los Angeles Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mission Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Arcadia Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pomona Freeway
— 38.2 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jurupa Valley, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
1
Start on Jurupa Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jurupa Road
2
Turn right onto Etiwanda Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Etiwanda Avenue
Use the none lane.
3
Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mission Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward CA 60 West
5
Merge onto CA 60
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
405 ft
·
5 sec
·
Orange Freeway
Toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana, Brea Canyon Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60A
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
CA 60A
Toward CA 60 Alt West: Brea Canyon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Pomona Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 1C; 1E
Toward US 101 North, I 5 North: Los Angeles, Sacramento
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 101 North: Los Angeles
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1C
Toward US 101 North: Los Angeles
Use the none lane.
15
Merge onto US 101
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Alameda Street, Union Station
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on I 10 EXPR
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Arcadia Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Los Angeles Street
Use the none lane.
19
Turn right onto East 1st Street
461 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 1st Street
Use the none lane.
20
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Trip Plan
Because this route is short and direct, you have significant flexibility in your departure time. However, given the reliance on major freeways, checking real-time traffic conditions before you leave is the best way to ensure you hit that 58-minute estimate. Since there are no required stops, you can easily complete the 47-mile distance without needing to pull over for fuel or rests. Use the $6 fuel budget as a baseline, but keep in mind that idling in heavy traffic can impact your efficiency. Aim to time your drive outside of peak commuting hours to make the most of the highway-heavy layout.
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 23.5 miles from Jurupa Valley, CA, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.2 miles.
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 47 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.5 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Los Angeles, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jurupa Valley, 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 Jurupa Valley, CA
This is one driving day of about 47 miles and 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jurupa Valley, 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.
The longest stretch is on Pomona Freeway for about 38.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Jurupa Valley, CA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Jurupa Valley, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Los Angeles, CA
The final approach into Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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
$10.88 one way
$21.77 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $11.22 | $22.45 |
| premium | $6.24 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Los Angeles, CA
Afternoon in Los Angeles on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°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
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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 Jurupa Valley, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers 47 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pomona Freeway, CA 60A, Santa Ana Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 miles from Jurupa Valley, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.88 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 47 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.6 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Jurupa Valley, CA to Los Angeles, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sacramento along the way.
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