How far is Crestline, CA from Irvine, CA?

The driving distance from Crestline, CA to Irvine, CA is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.58 mi
01h 22m
Flight
50.14 mi
80.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.14 mi
Kilometers
80.69 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.58 mi
Kilometers
115.2 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irvine
Wed, Apr 22, 9:09 PM PDT
Return by in Crestline
Wed, Apr 22, 10:32 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crestline
2026-04-22T19:46
Arrive Irvine
Wed, Apr 22, 9:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crestline
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Riverside
CA

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

From Crestline
34.1 mi
00h 41m
To Irvine
37.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crestline and Irvine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crestline and Irvine.

  1. 1

    Start on Pioneer Camp Road

    24 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Camp Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Lake Drive

    1090 ft · 30 sec · Lake Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Lake Drive

    1754 ft · 48 sec · Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    878 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Rim of the World Highway

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Rim of the World Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Waterman Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Waterman Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 30th Street

    655 ft · 19 sec · 30th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward CA 210 West: Los Angeles, Riverside

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    2322 ft · 30 sec · Foothill Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South: Riverside

    2084 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 215 South

    2132 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Riverside Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Riverside Freeway

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Riverside Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1526 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 241 South: Irvine

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Eastern Transportation Corridor

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Transportation Corridor

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor

  22. 22

    Continue on Jamboree Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Jamboree Road

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: San Diego

    946 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · San Diego Freeway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · San Diego Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crestline and Irvine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Riverside Freeway
20.1 mi · 28%
Eastern Transportation Corridor
12.1 mi · 17%
Main Street
9.41 mi · 13%
Rim of the World Highway
9.09 mi · 13%
San Bernardino Freeway
4.21 mi · 6%
Jamboree Road
3.61 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Riverside Freeway

Continue on Riverside Freeway

14.8 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
00h 41m from Crestline
Leave By
3:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Crestline 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 Crestline to Irvine?

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Crestline and 37.5 miles from Irvine.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 3:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.60 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crestline and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Riverside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hilton Garden Inn Fontana
Stay option 10.4 mi away

Hilton Garden Inn Fontana

Fontana , CA
10543 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92337, United States
Rating 4.4/5 868 reviews Hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Fontana Mayor

Fontana , CA
8353 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office
Jurupa Valley City Hall
Nearby stop 4.7 mi away

Jurupa Valley City Hall

Jurupa Valley , CA
8930 Limonite Ave, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509, United States
Rating 4.6/5 11 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.

RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

4 mi away
4066 Vine St.
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

11 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

19 mi away
1170 West Third Street (all Trains and Buses)
BUS

Perris, California

24 mi away
1688-J North Perris Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crestline and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 50.14 mi (80.69 km).

Crestline

#1 Crestline

Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.

Population10,770
Coordinates34.2419500, -117.2856000
Altitude1406
CountryUnited States
Irvine

#2 Irvine

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population283,700
Coordinates33.6694600, -117.8231100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Pioneer Camp Road (-117.285592, 34.24196)
End: (-117.823114, 33.669436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.56 L · about $14.60
Round trip
$29.19
5.06 gal · 19.12 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $14.60 $29.19
Mid-grade $6.07 $15.35 $30.69
Premium $6.24 $15.79 $31.59
Diesel $7.57 $19.14 $38.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Crestline and Irvine. The current time is 19:46:45.

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.