How far is Apple Valley, CA from Irvine, CA?
The driving distance from Apple Valley, CA to Irvine, CA is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The sixth most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apple Valley and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apple Valley and Irvine.
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Start on Outer Hwy 18 North
9 m · 5 sec · Outer Hwy 18 North
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Turn left onto Happy Trails Highway
1335 ft · 33 sec · Happy Trails Highway
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Turn left onto Navajo Road
29 m · 5 sec · Navajo Road
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Turn right onto Yucca Loma Road
4 mi · 7 min · Yucca Loma Road
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Continue on Yates Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Yates Road
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Continue on Green Tree Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Green Tree Boulevard
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Turn left onto 7th Street
143 m · 12 sec · 7th Street
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Continue on Palmdale Road
604 ft · 13 sec · Palmdale Road
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Take the exit slight right toward San Bernardino
1690 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway
12.2 mi · 13 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
18.3 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ontario Freeway
2066 ft · 27 sec · Ontario Freeway
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Continue on Corona Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Corona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Limonite Avenue
1819 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Limonite Avenue
2393 ft · 50 sec · Limonite Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamner Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Hamner Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
108 m · 14 sec · 6th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 South: San Diego
1646 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
3092 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 241 South: Irvine
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Eastern Transportation Corridor
5.7 mi · 7 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Transportation Corridor
6.4 mi · 7 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Continue on Jamboree Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Jamboree Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: San Diego
946 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · San Diego Freeway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · San Diego Freeway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apple Valley and Irvine.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Take the exit slight left
18.3 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Apple Valley and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apple Valley to Irvine?
The road trip is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rancho Cucamonga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.8 miles from Apple Valley and 49.9 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68 miles (109.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Apple Valley and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near Rancho Cucamonga
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Hall
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Jurupa Valley City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rancho Cucamonga.
Ontario
Claremont, California
Pomona station
Riverside–Downtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apple Valley and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 68.04 mi (109.5 km).
#1 Apple Valley
Town in San Bernardino County, California, United States
| Population | 74,061 |
| Coordinates | 34.5008300, -117.1858800 |
| Altitude | 898 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-117.823114, 33.669436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $25.27 | $50.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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