How far is Irvine, CA from Barstow Heights, CA?
The driving distance from Irvine, CA to Barstow Heights, CA is about 113 miles (181.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irvine and Barstow Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Barstow Heights.
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Start on San Diego Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward University Drive, Jeffrey Road
1456 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Jeffrey Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jeffrey Road
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Turn left onto Irvine Center Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Irvine Center Drive
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Continue on Edinger Avenue
1285 ft · 24 sec · Edinger Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Jamboree Road, Walnut Avenue
133 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Jamboree Road
1.1 km · 51 sec · Jamboree Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 261 North
1752 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastern Transportation Corridor
11.7 mi · 13 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1328 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Hamner Avenue
786 ft · 23 sec · Hamner Avenue
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Turn right onto East Yuma Drive
62 m · 3 sec · East Yuma Drive
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Continue on Hidden Valley Parkway
1010 ft · 27 sec · Hidden Valley Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 15 North: Barstow
1073 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Corona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street
1457 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto 6th Street
816 ft · 27 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Hamner Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Hamner Avenue
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Turn right onto Limonite Avenue
2574 ft · 53 sec · Limonite Avenue
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Turn slight right
684 ft · 25 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 North
1653 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Corona Freeway
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Continue on Ontario Freeway
18.2 mi · 20 min · Ontario Freeway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
42.9 mi · 46 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward L Street, West Main Street
2073 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto L Street
1 mi · 2 min · L Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · L Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvine and Barstow Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
42.9 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Irvine and Partly Sunny near Barstow Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irvine to Barstow Heights?
The road trip is about 113 miles (181.8 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Muscoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Irvine and 56.4 miles from Barstow Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.02 one way or $46.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irvine and Partly Sunny near Barstow Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Muscoy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bear Springs Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites
City Hall
San Bernardino City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Muscoy.
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
Ontario
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Barstow Heights. Straight-line distance: 93.78 mi (150.93 km).
#1 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barstow Heights
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States of America
| Population | 24,202 |
| Coordinates | 34.8697100, -117.0561500 |
| Altitude | 780 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barstow Heights (-117.05615, 34.86971)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $23.02 | $46.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $24.20 | $48.41 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $24.91 | $49.82 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $30.19 | $60.38 |
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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