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

The distance between Temecula, CA, and Taft, CA, is 203 mi by road.

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

The drive from Temecula, CA, to Taft, CA, takes approximately 4 h 10 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Temecula, CA, to Taft, CA, covers 203 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 10 min.

Which direction is Taft, CA from Temecula, CA?

Taft, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Temecula, CA.

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

The drive from Temecula, CA to Taft, CA mainly follows I 15, I 210, I 5 Truck. The longest single stretch is 44 mi on I 210.

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

Towns on the route from Temecula, CA to Taft, CA include Corona, Ontario, Glendale, Santa Clarita.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Temecula, CA to Taft, CA, including 5810 Sepulveda (350 kW); 76 - Valley Village (350 kW); Albertsons 0561 (Arcadia, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 1210.

Temecula, CA Taft, CA

Distance: 203 miDuration: 4 h 10 min

Driving from Temecula, CA to Taft, CA takes about 4 h 10 min via I 210. The distance is 203 mi. The straight-line distance is 173 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Laguna Hills, CA, Tustin, CA, West Hollywood, CA, Hidden Hills, CA, Maricopa, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions31 · 203 mi

1 Depart right onto Santiago Road 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Ynez Road 2 mi
3 Turn left onto Rancho California Road 1 mi
4 Take ramp right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto Escondido Freeway 4 mi
6 Continue straight onto Temecula Valley Freeway 20 mi
7 Continue straight onto Corona Freeway 9 mi
8 Keep slightly right onto Corona Freeway 5 mi
9 Take exit slightly right onto Corona Freeway 1 mi
10 Keep slightly left onto Corona Freeway 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left 5 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Corona Freeway 3 mi

14 Continue straight onto Chino Valley Freeway 13 mi
15 Keep slightly left 1 mi
16 Continue straight 4 mi
17 Keep slightly left 2 mi
18 Merge slightly left onto Foothill Freeway 19 mi
19 Keep slightly right onto Foothill Freeway 26 mi
20 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
21 Merge slightly right 1 mi
22 Keep slightly left 37 mi
23 Keep slightly left onto Golden State Freeway 23 mi
24 Keep slightly right onto Westside Freeway 5 mi
25 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
26 Turn left onto Maricopa Highway 23 mi
27 Continue straight onto Poso Street 1 mi
28 Turn right onto California Street 1 mi
29 Continue straight onto West Side Highway 6 mi
30 Turn sharp right onto Petroleum Club Road 2 mi
31 Arrive onto Petroleum Club Road

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The return trip from Taft, CA to Temecula, CA covers roughly the same distance, 203 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

248 chargers

5810 SepulvedaCCS, CHAdeMO · 5810 Sepulveda Blvd, Van Nuys, CA, 91411350 kW
76 - Valley VillageCCS, CHAdeMO · 4654 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village, CA, 91607350 kW
Albertsons 0561 (Arcadia, CA)CCS, Type1 · 298 E. Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia, CA, 91006350 kW
BoA Gateway CA8-113 (Glendale, CA)CCS · 3812 San Fernando Rd, Glendale, CA, 91204350 kW
BOA LA Chinatown CA9-167 (Los Angeles, CA)CCS · 850 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA, 90012350 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Taft, CA → Bakersfield, CA40 mi · 1 h Taft, CA → Maricopa, CA8 mi · 20 min Taft, CA → Shafter, CA38 mi · 1 h 5 min Taft, CA → Shafter Airport - Minter Field (MIT)41 mi · 1 h 5 min Taft, CA → Meadows Field (BFL)42 mi · 1 h 10 min Taft, CA → Wasco, CA45 mi · 1 h 10 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 Taft, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Temecula, CA, {fromState} and Taft, CA, {toState} is 203 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Taft, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Taft, CA, {toState} takes approximately 4 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Taft, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Taft, CA, {toState} covers 203 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 10 min.
Which direction is Taft, CA from Temecula, CA?: Taft, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Temecula, CA.
Which roads does the route from Temecula, CA to Taft, CA follow?: The drive from Temecula, CA to Taft, CA mainly follows I 15, I 210, I 5 Truck. The longest single stretch is 44 mi on I 210.
Which towns do you pass between Temecula, CA and Taft, CA?: Towns on the route from Temecula, CA to Taft, CA include Corona, Ontario, Glendale, Santa Clarita.
Are there charging stations between Temecula, CA and Taft, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Temecula, CA to Taft, CA, including 5810 Sepulveda (350 kW); 76 - Valley Village (350 kW); Albertsons 0561 (Arcadia, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 1210.

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