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

The distance between Temecula, CA, and Santee, CA, is 58 mi by road.

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

The drive from Temecula, CA, to Santee, CA, takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Temecula, CA, to Santee, CA, covers 58 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Santee, CA from Temecula, CA?

Santee, CA lies roughly to the south of Temecula, CA.

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

The drive from Temecula, CA to Santee, CA mainly follows I 15.

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

Towns on the route from Temecula, CA to Santee, CA include Murrieta, Vista, Escondido, San Diego, La Mesa.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Temecula, CA to Santee, CA, including 3757 Midway Dr (350 kW); 7733 Palm Street Lemon Grove (350 kW); Albertson's (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 550.

Temecula, CA Santee, CA

Distance: 58 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Temecula, CA to Santee, CA takes about 1 h 15 min via I 15. The distance is 58 mi. The straight-line distance is 45 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in San Marcos, CA, Poway, CA, Santee, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 58 mi

1 Depart right onto Santiago Road 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Old Town Front Street 1 mi
3 Take ramp straight 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left onto Escondido Freeway 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto Avocado Highway 22 mi
6 Continue straight onto Escondido Freeway 150 yd
7 Keep slightly left onto Escondido Freeway 4 mi
8 Keep slightly right onto Escondido Freeway 10 mi
9 Continue straight onto Tony Gwynn Memorial Freeway 4 mi
10 Continue straight onto Escondido Freeway 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Tuskegee Airmen Highway 4 mi
12 Continue straight onto Escondido Freeway 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Semper Fi Highway 2 mi

14 Continue straight onto Escondido Freeway 2 mi
15 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
16 Keep slightly left 1 mi
17 Keep slightly right 1 mi
18 Merge slightly left onto San Clemente Canyon Freeway 6 mi
19 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
20 Turn left onto Mast Boulevard 3 mi
21 Turn left onto Cambury Drive 84 yd
22 Turn left onto Lutheran Way 77 yd
23 Arrive left onto Lutheran Way

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The return trip from Santee, CA to Temecula, CA covers roughly the same distance, 58 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

550 chargers

3757 Midway DrCCS · 3757 Midway Dr, San Diego, CA, 92110350 kW
7733 Palm Street Lemon GroveCCS · 7733 Palm Street, Lemon Grove, CA, 91945350 kW
Albertson'sCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 1601 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA, 92081350 kW
Balboa Mesa Shopping CenterCCS, CHAdeMO · 5401 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92111350 kW
BoA CA0-163 (San Diego, CA)CCS · 16849 Bernardo Ctr Dr, San Diego, CA, 92128350 kW

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Santee, CA → San Diego, CA11 mi · 20 min Santee, CA → El Cajon, CA6 mi · 10 min Santee, CA → Lemon Grove, CA12 mi · 20 min Santee, CA → Solana Beach, CA25 mi · 35 min Santee, CA → Encinitas, CA29 mi · 40 min Santee, CA → San Marcos, CA35 mi · 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Santee, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Temecula, CA, {fromState} and Santee, CA, {toState} is 58 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Santee, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Santee, CA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Santee, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Santee, CA, {toState} covers 58 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Santee, CA from Temecula, CA?: Santee, CA lies roughly to the south of Temecula, CA.
Which roads does the route from Temecula, CA to Santee, CA follow?: The drive from Temecula, CA to Santee, CA mainly follows I 15.
Which towns do you pass between Temecula, CA and Santee, CA?: Towns on the route from Temecula, CA to Santee, CA include Murrieta, Vista, Escondido, San Diego, La Mesa.
Are there charging stations between Temecula, CA and Santee, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Temecula, CA to Santee, CA, including 3757 Midway Dr (350 kW); 7733 Palm Street Lemon Grove (350 kW); Albertson's (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 550.

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