How far is Culver City, CA from Riverside, CA?

The driving distance from Culver City, CA to Riverside, CA is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.16 mi
01h 19m
Flight
57.5 mi
92.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.5 mi
Kilometers
92.53 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.16 mi
Kilometers
108.09 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Sun, Apr 19, 10:55 AM PDT
Return by in Culver City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Culver City
2026-04-19T09:35
Arrive Riverside
Sun, Apr 19, 10:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Culver City
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rowland Heights
CA

Census-designated place in California, United States

From Culver City
31.5 mi
00h 39m
To Riverside
35.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Culver City and Riverside.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Culver City and Riverside.

  1. 1

    Start on Duquesne Avenue

    10 m · 4 sec · Duquesne Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Culver Boulevard

    2526 ft · 1 min · Culver Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Venice Boulevard

    1557 ft · 49 sec · Venice Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto National Boulevard

    605 ft · 19 sec · National Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Santa Monica Freeway, Los Angeles

    1263 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Santa Monica Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Santa Monica Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Monica Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Santa Monica Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Santa Monica Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Santa Monica Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Pomona Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Pomona Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    20.3 mi · 23 min · Pomona Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Van Buren Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue

    2448 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Mission Boulevard

    852 ft · 15 sec · Mission Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Van Buren Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Van Buren Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right

    52 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Culver City and Riverside.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pomona Freeway
42.1 mi · 63%
Santa Monica Freeway
9.64 mi · 14%
Van Buren Boulevard
6.52 mi · 10%
Central Avenue
3.59 mi · 5%
Culver Boulevard
0.48 mi · 1%
Venice Boulevard
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Pomona Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

20.3 mi · 00h 23m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rowland Heights
00h 39m from Culver City
Leave By
3:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Culver City 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 Culver City to Riverside?

The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Rowland Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Culver City and 35.7 miles from Riverside.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Culver City and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.

Stop Ideas Near Rowland Heights

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 Rowland Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Coffee break 7.9 mi away

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City of South El Monte City Hall

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rowland Heights.

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

12 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Pomona station

17 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

19 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
BUS

Claremont, California

22 mi away
200 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Culver City and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 57.5 mi (92.53 km).

Culver City

#1 Culver City

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population39,185
Coordinates34.0211200, -118.3964700
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Riverside

#2 Riverside

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

Population330,786
Coordinates33.9533500, -117.3961600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Duquesne Avenue (-118.396498, 34.021068)
End: (-117.396162, 33.953244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.97 L · about $13.67
Round trip
$27.35
4.74 gal · 17.94 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.67 $27.35
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.38 $28.75
Premium $6.24 $14.80 $29.59
Diesel $7.57 $17.93 $35.87

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Culver City and Riverside. The current time is 09:35:46.

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.