Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
66.1 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Angeles, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Mead Valley, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Mead Valley, CA covers 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Riverside Freeway, Santa Ana Freeway, El Sobrante Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.1 miles on Riverside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 66.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 66.1 miles, with most of the trip on Riverside Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.1 miles on Riverside Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and Santa Ana Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (East Aliso Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto East Aliso Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CA 91 East: Riverside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward La Sierra Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Cajalco Road
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Freeway | 30.1 mi | 34m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 20.6 mi | 24m |
| El Sobrante Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Cajalco Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| La Sierra Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brown Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| East Aliso Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and Mead Valley, CA.
Start on West 1st Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Turn right onto East Aliso Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 101
Take the exit
Merge onto CA 91
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91
Take the exit
Turn right onto La Sierra Avenue
Turn left onto El Sobrante Road
At end of road, turn left onto Cajalco Road
Turn right onto Brown Street
Turn left onto Oakwood Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33 mi from Los Angeles, CA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33 miles from Los Angeles, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Mead Valley, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.19 one way
$30.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $15.66 | $31.31 |
| premium | $6.18 | $16.07 | $32.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.59 | $29.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.25 | $4.23 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Los Angeles on Thursday
Local time
5:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Mead Valley on Thursday
Local time
5:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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