Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Good
7 stations
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
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Jurupa Valley, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
Start on Jurupa Road
Turn right onto Etiwanda Avenue
Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto CA 60
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60A
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 101
Take the exit
Continue on I 10 EXPR
Turn left onto North Los Angeles Street
Turn right onto East 1st Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Jurupa Valley, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 20.6 and 46.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60A toward CA 60 Alt West: Brea Canyon Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork toward US 101 North: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$10.80 one way
$21.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| premium | $6.18 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Jurupa Valley on Sunday
Local time
9:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 1:22AM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Destination
Morning in Los Angeles on Sunday
Local time
9:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°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.
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.
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.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 47 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
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 20.7 miles (CA 60A): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jurupa Valley, CA to Los Angeles, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sacramento along the way.
Sacramento
Founded 2011
Jurupa Valley, also known as Rubidoux, is a city in Riverside County in Southern California.
Top landmarks
“Tinseltown” · Founded 1781
Frank Lloyd Wright is said to have quipped, "Tip the world over on its side and everything loose will land in Los Angeles," a quote that has since been repeated both by those who love and hate L.A. The "City of Angels" is home to people who hail from all parts of the globe and an important center of culture, business, media, and international trade. However, it's most famous for being a major center of the world's television, motion picture, and music industry, which forms the base of the city's status and lures visitors for its show business history and celebrity culture. Visitors are also drawn to Los Angeles for its Mediterranean climate and numerous beaches, which gave birth to California's famed surf culture.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 47 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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