Apple Valley, California to Temecula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

69.6 miles 112 km · straight line
87 miles estimated 140 km · driving distance
1h 45min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
178° S bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from Temecula?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Temecula is 69.6 miles (112 km) as the crow flies. Temecula is located S of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 87 miles, taking about 1h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, California and Temecula. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Apple Valley, California to Temecula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 45min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 6min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 40min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, California & Temecula

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m elevation
Temecula
33.49°N, 117.15°W
America/Los_Angeles
310m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 357.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients