How far is it from Vista, CA, to San Clemente, CA, ?

The distance between Vista, CA, and San Clemente, CA, is 33 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Vista, CA, to San Clemente, CA, ?

The drive from Vista, CA, to San Clemente, CA, takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Vista, CA, to San Clemente, CA, ?

The fastest route from Vista, CA, to San Clemente, CA, covers 33 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is San Clemente, CA from Vista, CA?

San Clemente, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Vista, CA.

Which roads does the route from Vista, CA to San Clemente, CA follow?

The drive from Vista, CA to San Clemente, CA mainly follows I 5.

Which towns do you pass between Vista, CA and San Clemente, CA?

Towns on the route from Vista, CA to San Clemente, CA include Carlsbad, Oceanside, Camp Pendleton South, Laguna Niguel.

Are there charging stations between Vista, CA and San Clemente, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Vista, CA to San Clemente, CA, including Albertson's (350 kW); Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA) (350 kW); Albertsons Carlsbad #2343 - 985 Tamarack Ave (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 168.

Vista, CA San Clemente, CA

Distance: 33 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Vista, CA to San Clemente, CA takes about 45 min via I 5. The distance is 33 mi. The straight-line distance is 28 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Vista, CA, Oceanside, CA, Camp Pendleton South, CA, San Clemente, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 33 mi

1 Depart onto Phillips Way 88 yd
2 Turn left onto Phillips Street 51 yd
3 Turn left onto Civic Center Drive 133 yd
4 Take ramp right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto Ronald Packard Parkway 7 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto San Diego Freeway 16 mi
8 Keep slightly right onto San Diego Freeway 9 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Avenida Pico 2 mi
11 Continue U-turn onto Avenida Pico 52 yd
12 Arrive right onto Avenida Pico

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The return trip from San Clemente, CA to Vista, CA covers roughly the same distance, 33 mi.

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Charging points along the way

168 chargers

Albertson'sCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 1601 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA, 92081350 kW
Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA)CCS · 29941 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677350 kW
Albertsons Carlsbad #2343 - 985 Tamarack AveCCS, CHAdeMO · 985 Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad, CA, 92008350 kW
Camino Town and CountryCCS, CHAdeMO · 2227 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA, 92054350 kW
Carlsbad Premium Outlets (Carlsbad, CA)CCS, Type1 · 5620 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA, 92008350 kW

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San Clemente, CA → Menifee, CA48 mi · 1 h 15 min San Clemente, CA → Laguna Hills, CA15 mi · 20 min San Clemente, CA → Huntington Beach, CA35 mi · 45 min San Clemente, CA → Temecula, CA54 mi · 1 h 10 min San Clemente, CA → Laguna Beach, CA15 mi · 30 min San Clemente, CA → Rancho Santa Margarita, CA17 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Vista, CA, {fromState} to San Clemente, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Vista, CA, {fromState} and San Clemente, CA, {toState} is 33 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Vista, CA, {fromState} to San Clemente, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Vista, CA, {fromState} to San Clemente, CA, {toState} takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Vista, CA, {fromState} to San Clemente, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Vista, CA, {fromState} to San Clemente, CA, {toState} covers 33 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is San Clemente, CA from Vista, CA?: San Clemente, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Vista, CA.
Which roads does the route from Vista, CA to San Clemente, CA follow?: The drive from Vista, CA to San Clemente, CA mainly follows I 5.
Which towns do you pass between Vista, CA and San Clemente, CA?: Towns on the route from Vista, CA to San Clemente, CA include Carlsbad, Oceanside, Camp Pendleton South, Laguna Niguel.
Are there charging stations between Vista, CA and San Clemente, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Vista, CA to San Clemente, CA, including Albertson's (350 kW); Albertsons 2556 (Laguna Niguel, CA) (350 kW); Albertsons Carlsbad #2343 - 985 Tamarack Ave (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 168.

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