How far is it from Downey, CA, to Temecula, CA, ?

The distance between Downey, CA, and Temecula, CA, is 76 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Downey, CA, to Temecula, CA, ?

The drive from Downey, CA, to Temecula, CA, takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Downey, CA, to Temecula, CA, ?

The fastest route from Downey, CA, to Temecula, CA, covers 76 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

Which direction is Temecula, CA from Downey, CA?

Temecula, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Downey, CA.

Which roads does the route from Downey, CA to Temecula, CA follow?

The drive from Downey, CA to Temecula, CA mainly follows CA 91, I 15. The longest single stretch is 36 mi on I 15.

Which towns do you pass between Downey, CA and Temecula, CA?

Towns on the route from Downey, CA to Temecula, CA include Norwalk, Anaheim, Corona, Temescal Valley, Murrieta.

Are there charging stations between Downey, CA and Temecula, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Downey, CA to Temecula, CA, including 17308 Bellflower Blvd (350 kW); 2700 Carson St (350 kW); Anaheim Plaza (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 698.

Downey, CA Temecula, CA

Distance: 76 miDuration: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Downey, CA to Temecula, CA takes about 1 h 30 min via I 15. The distance is 76 mi. The straight-line distance is 66 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lakewood, CA, Tustin, CA, Laguna Hills, CA, Mission Viejo, CA, Murrieta, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 76 mi

1 Depart 145 yd
2 At end of road, turn right onto Firestone Boulevard 3 mi
3 Turn slightly left onto Imperial Highway 1 mi
4 Turn right 1 mi
5 Continue straight 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto Santa Ana Freeway 1 mi
7 Keep slightly right onto Santa Ana Freeway 5 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 2 mi
9 Merge slightly left onto Riverside Freeway 9 mi
10 Keep slightly right onto Riverside Freeway 7 mi
11 Keep slightly left onto Riverside Freeway 11 mi
12 Take exit slightly right onto Corona Freeway 1 mi
13 Keep slightly right onto Corona Freeway 1 mi

14 Merge slightly left onto Corona Freeway 14 mi
15 Continue straight onto Temecula Valley Freeway 20 mi
16 Merge slightly right onto Escondido Freeway 3 mi
17 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
18 Turn left onto Rancho California Road 1 mi
19 Turn right onto Ynez Road 2 mi
20 Turn left onto Santiago Road 1 mi
21 Arrive left onto Santiago Road

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The return trip from Temecula, CA to Downey, CA covers roughly the same distance, 76 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

357 chargers

17308 Bellflower BlvdCCS · 17308 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA, 90706350 kW
2700 Carson StCCS, CHAdeMO · 2724 Carson St, Lakewood, CA, 90712350 kW
Anaheim PlazaCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 510 N Euclid St, Anaheim, CA, 92801350 kW
Anaheim Towne SquareCCS · 2180 E Lincoln, Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806350 kW
BOA 17th-Tustin CA7-133 (Santa Ana, CA)CCS, Type1 · 2127 E 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92705350 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Temecula, CA → Menifee, CA17 mi · 25 min Temecula, CA → Warm Springs, CA21 mi · 30 min Temecula, CA → Hemet, CA24 mi · 35 min Temecula, CA → Lake Mathews, CA36 mi · 50 min Temecula, CA → San Juan Capistrano, CA49 mi · 1 h 15 min Temecula, CA → Perris, CA24 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 4, 2026.

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How far is it from Downey, CA, {fromState} to Temecula, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Downey, CA, {fromState} and Temecula, CA, {toState} is 76 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Downey, CA, {fromState} to Temecula, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Downey, CA, {fromState} to Temecula, CA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Downey, CA, {fromState} to Temecula, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Downey, CA, {fromState} to Temecula, CA, {toState} covers 76 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Temecula, CA from Downey, CA?: Temecula, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Downey, CA.
Which roads does the route from Downey, CA to Temecula, CA follow?: The drive from Downey, CA to Temecula, CA mainly follows CA 91, I 15. The longest single stretch is 36 mi on I 15.
Which towns do you pass between Downey, CA and Temecula, CA?: Towns on the route from Downey, CA to Temecula, CA include Norwalk, Anaheim, Corona, Temescal Valley, Murrieta.
Are there charging stations between Downey, CA and Temecula, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Downey, CA to Temecula, CA, including 17308 Bellflower Blvd (350 kW); 2700 Carson St (350 kW); Anaheim Plaza (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 698.

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