How far is Inglewood, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from Inglewood, CA to Riverside, CA is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
A city in Orange 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 Inglewood and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inglewood and Riverside.
-
1
Start on East Manchester Boulevard
19 m · 8 sec · East Manchester Boulevard
-
2
Turn left onto South La Brea Avenue
1878 ft · 40 sec · South La Brea Avenue
-
3
Turn right onto South La Brea Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · South La Brea Avenue
-
4
Continue on Hawthorne Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Hawthorne Boulevard
-
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 105 East
1.4 km · 2 min
-
6
Merge slight left onto Century Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Century Freeway
-
7
Keep slight right to continue on Century Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Century Freeway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward CA 19: Lakewood Boulevard
1900 ft · 48 sec
-
9
Turn left onto Lakewood Boulevard
1491 ft · 30 sec · Lakewood Boulevard
-
10
Turn right onto Imperial Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Imperial Highway
-
11
Turn right onto I 5 South: Los Angeles
2702 ft · 56 sec
-
12
Continue on I 5 South: Santa Ana
2038 ft · 50 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Santa Ana Freeway
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside
1.2 mi · 2 min
-
15
Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
-
16
Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Freeway
-
17
Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Freeway
21.9 mi · 25 min · Riverside Freeway
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue, Riverside Plaza Avenue
1256 ft · 38 sec
-
19
Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
-
20
Turn slight left
52 m · 13 sec
-
21
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Inglewood and Riverside.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Riverside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Freeway
21.9 mi · 00h 25m
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 Inglewood 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 Inglewood to Riverside?
The road trip is about 67.3 miles (108.3 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?
Placentia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Inglewood and 35.4 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:58 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 Inglewood and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Placentia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
bamboo house
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Placentia.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Irvine Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Inglewood and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 54.85 mi (88.27 km).
#1 Inglewood
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 107,203 |
| Coordinates | 33.9616800, -118.3531300 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.
| Population | 330,786 |
| Coordinates | 33.9533500, -117.3961600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-117.396162, 33.953244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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 22, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.