How far is Barstow Heights, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from Barstow Heights, CA to Riverside, CA is about 81.4 miles (131 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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.
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barstow Heights and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barstow Heights and Riverside.
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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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Continue on Barstow Freeway
1095 ft · 13 sec · Barstow Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Barstow Freeway
9.3 mi · 10 min · Barstow Freeway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue, Riverside Plaza Avenue
1280 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn slight left
52 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barstow Heights and Riverside.
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 Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barstow Heights to Riverside?
The road trip is about 81.4 miles (131 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Hesperia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Barstow Heights and 40.8 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.56 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Barstow Heights and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Hesperia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hesperia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barstow Heights and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 66.21 mi (106.56 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 Riverside
The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.
| Population | 330,786 |
| Coordinates | 33.9533500, -117.3961600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-117.396162, 33.953244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $16.56 | $33.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $17.41 | $34.82 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $17.92 | $35.83 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $21.72 | $43.43 |
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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