How far is Calabasas, CA from Irvine, CA?
The driving distance from Calabasas, CA to Irvine, CA is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calabasas and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calabasas and Irvine.
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Start on Calabasas Road
76 m · 12 sec · Calabasas Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
874 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Sacramento, Santa Monica
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South: San Diego Freeway, Santa Monica
1584 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: San Diego Freeway
553 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
13.3 mi · 15 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
26.5 mi · 31 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
893 ft · 12 sec · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
5 mi · 6 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 Calabasas 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.
San Diego Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
26.5 mi · 00h 31m
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 Calabasas 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 Calabasas to Irvine?
The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Alondra Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Calabasas and 35.2 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.08 one way or $28.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Calabasas and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near Alondra Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
City of Los Angeles
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alondra Park.
El Segundo, CA
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Westchester, CA
San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calabasas and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 57.65 mi (92.78 km).
#1 Calabasas
City in California
| Population | 23,688 |
| Coordinates | 34.1577800, -118.6384200 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $14.08 | $28.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $18.46 | $36.93 |
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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