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

The distance between Tehachapi, CA, and Temecula, CA, is 178 mi by road.

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

The drive from Tehachapi, CA, to Temecula, CA, takes approximately 3 h 35 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Tehachapi, CA, to Temecula, CA, covers 178 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 35 min.

Which direction is Temecula, CA from Tehachapi, CA?

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

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

The drive from Tehachapi, CA to Temecula, CA mainly follows CA 58, US 395, I 215 Truck. The longest single stretch is 58 mi on CA 58.

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

Towns on the route from Tehachapi, CA to Temecula, CA include Edwards AFB, Adelanto, Victorville, Riverside, Moreno Valley.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Tehachapi, CA to Temecula, CA, including 1310 W Baseline Rd (350 kW); 4 Gen Logistics Green City (Rialto, CA) (350 kW); BOA Redlands Main CA6-130 (Redlands, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 346.

Tehachapi, CA Temecula, CA

Distance: 178 miDuration: 3 h 35 min

Driving from Tehachapi, CA to Temecula, CA takes about 3 h 35 min via CA 58. The distance is 178 mi. The straight-line distance is 137 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Edwards AFB, CA, Adelanto, CA, Victorville, CA, Grand Terrace, CA, March ARB, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 178 mi

1 Depart right onto Conway Avenue 116 yd
2 Turn left onto Sierra Vista Drive 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto Red Apple Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn left onto West Tehachapi Boulevard 1 mi
5 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway 17 mi
7 Continue straight onto Barstow–Bakersfield Highway 9 mi
8 Continue straight onto Mojave-Barstow Highway 27 mi
9 Continue straight onto Barstow-Bakersfield Highway 6 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway 42 mi
12 Take exit straight 1 mi
13 Merge slightly left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway 4 mi

14 Continue straight onto CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway 6 mi
15 Continue straight onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway 7 mi
16 Continue straight onto Barstow Freeway 1 mi
17 Keep slightly left onto Barstow Freeway 10 mi
18 Continue straight onto San Bernardino Freeway 6 mi
19 Continue straight onto Riverside Freeway 6 mi
20 Take exit slightly right 6 mi
21 Keep slightly right 1 mi
22 Keep slightly right 34 mi
23 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
24 Turn left onto Rancho California Road 1 mi
25 Turn right onto Ynez Road 2 mi
26 Turn left onto Santiago Road 1 mi
27 Arrive left onto Santiago Road

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The return trip from Temecula, CA to Tehachapi, CA covers roughly the same distance, 178 mi.

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Charging points along the way

125 chargers

1310 W Baseline RdCCS, CHAdeMO · 1310 W Baseline Rd, Rialto, CA, 92376350 kW
4 Gen Logistics Green City (Rialto, CA)CCS · 2298 Stonehurst Drive, Rialto, CA, 92377350 kW
BOA Redlands Main CA6-130 (Redlands, CA)CCS · 305 E STATE ST, Redlands, CA, 92373350 kW
Cardenas Market HesperiaCCS · 15555 Main St., Hesperia, CA, 92345350 kW
Chase Bank - 25701 Barton RdCCS · 25701 Barton Rd, Loma Linda, CA, 92354350 kW

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How far is it from Tehachapi, CA, {fromState} to Temecula, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Tehachapi, CA, {fromState} and Temecula, CA, {toState} is 178 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Tehachapi, CA, {fromState} to Temecula, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Tehachapi, CA, {fromState} to Temecula, CA, {toState} takes approximately 3 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Tehachapi, CA, {fromState} to Temecula, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Tehachapi, CA, {fromState} to Temecula, CA, {toState} covers 178 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 35 min.
Which direction is Temecula, CA from Tehachapi, CA?: Temecula, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Tehachapi, CA.
Which roads does the route from Tehachapi, CA to Temecula, CA follow?: The drive from Tehachapi, CA to Temecula, CA mainly follows CA 58, US 395, I 215 Truck. The longest single stretch is 58 mi on CA 58.
Which towns do you pass between Tehachapi, CA and Temecula, CA?: Towns on the route from Tehachapi, CA to Temecula, CA include Edwards AFB, Adelanto, Victorville, Riverside, Moreno Valley.
Are there charging stations between Tehachapi, CA and Temecula, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Tehachapi, CA to Temecula, CA, including 1310 W Baseline Rd (350 kW); 4 Gen Logistics Green City (Rialto, CA) (350 kW); BOA Redlands Main CA6-130 (Redlands, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 346.

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