Monrovia, CA Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Monrovia, CA works well as a launching point in the Pacific Coast. Most drives stay under 90 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Monrovia, CA spread mainly south and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
138.1 mi
Chula Vista, CA
Quickest Drive
28m
Los Angeles, CA
Plan Around Monrovia, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Monrovia, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Monrovia, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Monrovia, CA
Driving from Monrovia, CA
The typical drive from Monrovia, CA covers about 90 miles and takes around 1h 46m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 138 miles (2h 42m), while the shortest is just 19 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Monrovia, CA most often head toward Chula Vista, CA (138.1 mi, 2h 42m), San Diego, CA (132.6 mi, 2h 34m), Bakersfield, CA (121.7 mi, 2h 21m), Fontana, CA (37.2 mi, 46m), and Los Angeles, CA (19 mi, 28m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 90-mile drive from Monrovia, CA, expect to burn about 3.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Monrovia, CA and 2 routes heading into Monrovia, CA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 19 to 138 miles.
The longest mapped route from Monrovia, CA covers 138 miles and takes approximately 2h 42m. Shorter options start at just 19 miles.
The average route from Monrovia, CA runs about 90 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Monrovia, CA include Chula Vista, CA, San Diego, CA, Bakersfield, CA and Fontana, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Monrovia, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
37,553
Median Income
$97,083
Median Home Value
$891,700
Median Age
38.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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