How far is Barstow Heights, CA from Irvine, CA?
The driving distance from Barstow Heights, CA to Irvine, CA is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place 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 Barstow Heights and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barstow Heights and Irvine.
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Start on L Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · L Street
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Take the ramp left
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway
43 mi · 46 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 Barstow Heights and Irvine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway
43 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Barstow Heights 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 Barstow Heights to Irvine?
The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Muscoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Barstow Heights and 59.3 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 2:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.60 one way or $47.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Barstow Heights and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near Muscoy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bear Springs Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites
City Hall
San Bernardino City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Muscoy.
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
Ontario
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barstow Heights and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 93.78 mi (150.93 km).
#1 Barstow Heights
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States of America
| Population | 24,202 |
| Coordinates | 34.8697100, -117.0561500 |
| Altitude | 780 |
| 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: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $23.60 | $47.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $24.81 | $49.62 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $25.53 | $51.07 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $30.95 | $61.90 |
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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