How far is Chino, CA from Irvine, CA?
The driving distance from Chino, CA to Irvine, CA is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Orange County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chino and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chino and Irvine.
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Start on Central Avenue
115 m · 7 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Soquel Canyon Parkway
1328 ft · 27 sec · Soquel Canyon Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 71 South
1616 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chino Valley Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Continue on Corona Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 91 West: Beach Cities
1206 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Riverside Freeway
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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 Chino 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.
Eastern Transportation Corridor
Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Transportation Corridor
6.42 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chino 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 Chino to Irvine?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Villa Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Chino and 19.4 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chino and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near Villa Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
City of Lake Forest
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
bamboo house
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Villa Park.
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Fullerton Transportation Center
Irvine Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chino and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 24.9 mi (40.08 km).
#1 Chino
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 92,290 |
| Coordinates | 34.0122300, -117.6889400 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.64 | $15.29 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.87 | $15.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.53 | $19.07 |
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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