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

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

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

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

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

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

Which direction is Tehachapi, CA from Temecula, CA?

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

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

The drive from Temecula, CA to Tehachapi, CA mainly follows I 215, US 395, CA 58. The longest single stretch is 57 mi on CA 58.

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Temecula, CA to Tehachapi, 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.

Temecula, CA Tehachapi, CA

Distance: 178 miDuration: 3 h 35 min

Driving from Temecula, CA to Tehachapi, 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 March ARB, CA, Grand Terrace, CA, Victorville, CA, Adelanto, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions30 · 178 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 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Escondido Freeway 35 mi
8 Keep slightly right 1 mi
9 Merge slightly left onto Riverside Freeway 6 mi
10 Continue straight onto San Bernardino Freeway 6 mi
11 Continue straight onto Barstow Freeway 9 mi
12 Keep slightly left 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway 7 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 3 mi
16 Take exit right 1 mi
17 Continue straight 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Blue Star Memorial Highway 42 mi
19 Turn left 1 mi
20 Merge slightly left onto Barstow-Bakersfield Highway 5 mi
21 Continue straight onto Mojave-Barstow Highway 27 mi
22 Continue straight onto Barstow–Bakersfield Highway 9 mi
23 Continue straight onto Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway 17 mi
25 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
26 Continue left onto West Tehachapi Boulevard 1 mi
27 Turn right onto Red Apple Avenue 1 mi
28 Turn left onto Sierra Vista Drive 1 mi
29 Turn right onto Conway Avenue 116 yd
30 Arrive left onto Conway Avenue

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The return trip from Tehachapi, CA to Temecula, 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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Tehachapi, CA → Bakersfield, CA40 mi · 50 min Tehachapi, CA → Edwards AFB, CA48 mi · 1 h Tehachapi, CA → Arvin, CA30 mi · 40 min Tehachapi, CA → Mojave Air & Space Port (MHV)25 mi · 35 min Tehachapi, CA → California City, CA39 mi · 55 min Tehachapi, CA → General William J Fox Airfield (WJF)40 mi · 1 h

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How far is it from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Tehachapi, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Temecula, CA, {fromState} and Tehachapi, CA, {toState} is 178 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Tehachapi, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Tehachapi, CA, {toState} takes approximately 3 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Tehachapi, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Tehachapi, CA, {toState} covers 178 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 35 min.
Which direction is Tehachapi, CA from Temecula, CA?: Tehachapi, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Temecula, CA.
Which roads does the route from Temecula, CA to Tehachapi, CA follow?: The drive from Temecula, CA to Tehachapi, CA mainly follows I 215, US 395, CA 58. The longest single stretch is 57 mi on CA 58.
Which towns do you pass between Temecula, CA and Tehachapi, CA?: Towns on the route from Temecula, CA to Tehachapi, CA include Moreno Valley, Riverside, Victorville, Adelanto.
Are there charging stations between Temecula, CA and Tehachapi, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Temecula, CA to Tehachapi, 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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