How far is August, CA from Riverside, CA?

The driving distance from August, CA to Riverside, CA is about 390.8 miles (628.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 352.2 miles (566.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
390.76 mi
07h 21m
Flight
352.19 mi
566.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
352.19 mi
Kilometers
566.8 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
390.76 mi
Kilometers
628.87 km
Drive Time
07h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Fri, Apr 17, 1:34 AM PDT
Return by in August
Fri, Apr 17, 8:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave August
2026-04-16T18:13
Arrive Riverside
Fri, Apr 17, 1:34 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:21 PM to 2:51 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in August
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Lost Hills
CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

From August
195.4 mi
03h 40m
To Riverside
195.3 mi
03h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between August and Riverside.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between August and Riverside.

  1. 1

    Start on North Filbert Street

    651 ft · 21 sec · North Filbert Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Waterloo Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Waterloo Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Wilson Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Wilson Way

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    23 m · 2 sec · East Washington Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Crosstown Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Sacramento

    2364 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    12.9 mi · 14 min · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Orange Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Chino Valley Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Riverside

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Pomona Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Van Buren Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue

    2448 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Mission Boulevard

    852 ft · 15 sec · Mission Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Van Buren Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Van Buren Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn sharp right

    52 m · 13 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between August and Riverside.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
309 mi · 79%
Foothill Freeway
44 mi · 11%
Pomona Freeway
12 mi · 3%
Van Buren Boulevard
6.52 mi · 2%
Central Avenue
3.59 mi · 1%
Orange Freeway
3.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

237 mi · 04h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
352.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Hills
03h 40m from August
Leave By
9:18 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving August and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Riverside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from August to Riverside?

The road trip is about 390.8 miles (628.9 km) and usually takes 07h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.4 miles from August and 195.3 miles from Riverside.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 352.2 miles (566.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $79.55 one way or $159.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around August and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Riverside.

Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lost Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost Hills.

RAIL

Wasco station

33 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Kettleman City, California

47 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
RAIL

Corcoran station

55 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
RAIL

Bakersfield

67 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between August and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 352.19 mi (566.8 km).

August

#1 August

Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California

Population8,390
Coordinates37.9788100, -121.2621700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Riverside

#2 Riverside

The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.

Population330,786
Coordinates33.9533500, -117.3961600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: August (-121.26217, 37.97881)
End: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 629 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.79 gal
52.2 L · about $79.55
Round trip
$159.11
27.58 gal · 104.4 L
Estimated CO2
122.6 kg one way
Round trip: 245.1 kg / 540 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $79.55 $159.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $83.65 $167.30
Premium $6.24 $86.09 $172.18
Diesel $7.57 $104.35 $208.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between August and Riverside. The current time is 18:13:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.