How far is Earlimart, CA from Riverside, CA?

The driving distance from Earlimart, CA to Riverside, CA is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
200.76 mi
03h 56m
Flight
170.56 mi
274.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.56 mi
Kilometers
274.49 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.76 mi
Kilometers
323.1 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM PDT
Return by in Earlimart
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Earlimart
2026-04-22T21:05
Arrive Riverside
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Earlimart
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Val Verde
CA

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

From Earlimart
100.4 mi
01h 58m
To Riverside
100.4 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
72°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 Earlimart and Riverside.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Earlimart and Riverside.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Avenue

    124 m · 16 sec · East Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Front Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway

    30.7 mi · 33 min · Golden State Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Orange Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Chino Valley Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Riverside

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Pomona Freeway

  19. 19

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

    2448 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Mission Boulevard

    852 ft · 15 sec · Mission Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Van Buren Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Van Buren Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right

    52 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Earlimart 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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
92.8 mi · 46%
Foothill Freeway
44 mi · 22%
Golden State Highway
30.7 mi · 15%
Pomona Freeway
12 mi · 6%
Van Buren Boulevard
6.52 mi · 3%
Central Avenue
3.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

58.2 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
170.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Val Verde
01h 58m from Earlimart
Leave By
9:06 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Earlimart 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 Earlimart to Riverside?

The road trip is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km) and usually takes 03h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Val Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Earlimart and 100.4 miles from Riverside.

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

The direct path is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.90 one way or $81.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Val Verde

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Val Verde, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Val Verde.

RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

14 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Simi Valley

20 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

22 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road
BUS

Fillmore, California

24 mi away
718 West Ventura St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Earlimart and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 170.56 mi (274.49 km).

Earlimart

#1 Earlimart

Census-designated place in Tulare County, California

Population8,537
Coordinates35.8841200, -119.2723300
Altitude86
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: Earlimart (-119.27233, 35.88412)
End: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.82 L · about $40.90
Round trip
$81.80
14.18 gal · 53.64 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $40.90 $81.80
Mid-grade $6.07 $43.01 $86.02
Premium $6.24 $44.26 $88.53
Diesel $7.57 $53.65 $107.30

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 Earlimart and Riverside. The current time is 21:05:33.

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.