Artesia, CA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Artesia, CA have 6 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 276 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Artesia, CA spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
401.9 mi
Sacramento, CA
Quickest Drive
24m
Santa Ana, CA
Plan Around Artesia, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Artesia, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Artesia, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Artesia, CA
Driving from Artesia, CA
Expect an average of 276 miles and about 5h 12m behind the wheel when leaving Artesia, CA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 402 miles (7h 25m), while the shortest is just 25 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Artesia, CA include Sacramento, CA (401.9 mi, 7h 25m), Laguna, CA (392.6 mi, 7h 18m), Fremont, CA (373.1 mi, 7h 4m), San Jose, CA (358 mi, 6h 46m), and San Diego, CA (106.2 mi, 2h 8m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 276-mile drive from Artesia, CA, expect to burn about 10.9 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Artesia, CA and 6 routes heading into Artesia, CA, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 25 to 402 miles.
The longest mapped route from Artesia, CA covers 402 miles and takes approximately 7h 25m. Shorter options start at just 25 miles.
The average route from Artesia, CA runs about 276 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Artesia, CA include Sacramento, CA, Laguna, CA, Fremont, CA and San Jose, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Artesia, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
16,044
Median Income
$97,712
Median Home Value
$763,700
Median Age
40.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Artesia, CA at a Glance
Founded
1875
Elevation
171 ft
Area
2 mi²
Notable People from Artesia, CA
A sampling of people born in Artesia, CA.
Eileen Davidson
1959
American actress
Steve Genter
1951
American swimmer
Alex Roldan
1996
Salvadorean-American soccer player
Patrick Christopher
1988
American basketball player
John McGuire
1942
American composer (born 1942)
Kris Medlen
1985
American baseball player
City data from Wikidata (Q526814), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Artesia, CA
Artesia is a small town about 15 miles southeast of Los Angeles, also known as "Little India" as it's home to the second largest ethnic Indian population in the country, just behind New York City. There's a similar (lack of) atmosphere to neighboring Norwalk and Cerritos, but it's a great place to pick up an embroidered sari, woof down a tasty masala dosa, and catch a recent Bollywood flick on the large screen.
1 Artesia Historical Museum (Frampton/Dantema House), 18644 Alburtis Ave, ☏ +1 575 748-2390, [email protected]. 2nd Sa of the month 1PM-3PM. A home restored to its original 1929 Spanish style with an interior to match. (updated Mar 2016)
1 East West Ice Palace, 11446 Artesia Blvd., ☏ +1 562 809-6200, fax: +1 562 809-0399. Check website for public skating sessions. Ice skating rink best known for being co-owned by Olympic medal figure skater Michelle Kwan. $10, 10 and under - $9, Skate rental $3. (updated Mar 2016)
While Indian food dominates, there are also several Chinese, Vietnamese, Italian and Bangladeshi restaurants scattered around off the main parts of Pioneer Blvd and South St. 1 Jay Bharat Restaurant, 18701 Pioneer Blvd, ☏ +1 562 924-3310, toll-free: +1-866-JAYBHARAT (529242728). 11AM-8:30PM. A relatively small but tasty menu of snacks and South Indian specialties, including tasty dosas and uttapam. Snacks $2-5, dosas $4-7, thalis $10. (updated Mar 2016) 2 Ambala Sweets & Snacks, 18433 Pioneer Blvd, ☏ +1 562 402-0006, [email protected]. 10AM-9PM. A selection of good dosas and snacks, very popular. (updated Mar 2016) 3 Rajdhani, 18525 Pioneer Blvd, ☏ +1 562 402-9102. Tu-F 11:30AM-3PM, 6PM-9PM, Sa-Su 11:30AM-9PM. One of the finest vegetarian restaurants in the area. Specialty is Rajashthani/Gujarati style lunch and dinners. (updated Mar 2016) 4 Udupi Palace, 18635 Pioneer Blvd, ☏ +1 562 860-1950. Su, Tu-Th 11:30AM-9PM, F-Sa 11:30AM-10PM, M closed. Reasonable southern Indian vegetarian dishes. Simple, modern clean decor. Free parking at back. (updated Mar 2016) 5 Ashoka Cuisine of India, 18614 Pioneer Blvd, ☏ +1 562 809-4229. M-F 11AM-3PM, 5PM-10PM, Sa-Su 11AM-10PM. Great Northern Indian and Punjabi food. $11-30. (updated Mar 2016) 6 Little Dhaka, 18159 Pioneer Blvd, ☏ +1 562 865-5230. 10AM-10PM daily. Tucked away in a minimall, this is the place to pick up some halal meat, or have a quick bite to eat, Bangladeshi style. There's a small selection of authentic fish and vegetable curries and biryani. $4-8.
1 Days Inn & Suites Artesia, 17510 Pioneer Blvd, ☏ +1 562 924-6700, fax: +1 562 924-7756, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. No pets allowed. (updated Mar 2016) 2 Rodeway Inn, 11854 Artesia Blvd, ☏ +1 562 402-0070, fax: +1 562 402-0713. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Free high-speed internet and continental breakfast. No pets allowed. (updated Mar 2016)
The 605 Freeway runs through Artesia and connects to the 5, 91, and 105 freeways. South St is the Artesia exit.
The Little India stretch of Pioneer Blvd only runs for a couple blocks and is easily walkable. If you're straying off of Pioneer Blvd, you'll probably want a car, or catch an occasional bus.
Travel tips adapted from Artesia (California) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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