Los Angeles to Murrieta: Road Trip Guide & Distance

68.4 miles 110.1 km · straight line
80.7 miles actual route 129.8 km · driving distance
1h 35min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
120° ESE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Murrieta?

The distance from Los Angeles to Murrieta is 68.4 miles (110.1 km) as the crow flies. Murrieta is located ESE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 80.7 miles, taking about 1h 35min. 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Los Angeles and Murrieta. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Los Angeles to Murrieta

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 35min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 54min $6–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 30min $10–$28* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Murrieta

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
Murrieta
33.55°N, 117.21°W
America/Los_Angeles
334m 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 364 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM