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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Quick Snapshot
Road
112.97 mi
02h 13m
Flight
93.78 mi
150.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.78 mi
Kilometers
150.93 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.97 mi
Kilometers
181.81 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barstow Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 10:17 AM PDT
Return by in Irvine
Sun, Apr 19, 12:31 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irvine
2026-04-19T08:03
Arrive Barstow Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 10:17 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irvine
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
Muscoy
CA

Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California

From Irvine
56.5 mi
01h 06m
To Barstow Heights
56.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

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

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on San Diego Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward University Drive, Jeffrey Road

    1456 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jeffrey Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Jeffrey Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Irvine Center Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Irvine Center Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Edinger Avenue

    1285 ft · 24 sec · Edinger Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Jamboree Road, Walnut Avenue

    133 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Jamboree Road

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Jamboree Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 261 North

    1752 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Eastern Transportation Corridor

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Riverside Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1328 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Hamner Avenue

    786 ft · 23 sec · Hamner Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Yuma Drive

    62 m · 3 sec · East Yuma Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Hidden Valley Parkway

    1010 ft · 27 sec · Hidden Valley Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward I 15 North: Barstow

    1073 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Corona Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street

    1457 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    816 ft · 27 sec · 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hamner Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Hamner Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Limonite Avenue

    2574 ft · 53 sec · Limonite Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    684 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North

    1653 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Corona Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue on Ontario Freeway

    18.2 mi · 20 min · Ontario Freeway

  27. 27

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  28. 28

    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

  29. 29

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    42.9 mi · 46 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward L Street, West Main Street

    2073 ft · 56 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto L Street

    1 mi · 2 min · L Street

  32. 32

    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.

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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
49.7 mi · 44%
Ontario Freeway
18.2 mi · 16%
Eastern Transportation Corridor
11.7 mi · 10%
Riverside Freeway
8.2 mi · 7%
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardi
5.45 mi · 5%
Corona Freeway
4.73 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muscoy
01h 06m from Irvine
Leave By
2:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Muscoy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bear Springs Hotel
Food stop 14.3 mi away

Bear Springs Hotel

Highland , CA
27959 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346, United States
Rating 4.6/5 543 reviews Hotel,Restaurant
Comfort Inn & Suites
Stay option 12.8 mi away

Comfort Inn & Suites

Colton , CA
450 N Sperry Dr, Colton, CA 92324, United States
Rating 4.2/5 900 reviews Hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
San Bernardino City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

San Bernardino City Hall

San Bernardino , CA
290 N D St, San Bernardino, CA 92401, United States
Rating 4.3/5 19 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

7 mi away
1170 West Third Street (all Trains and Buses)
RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

20 mi away
4066 Vine St.
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

27 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
RAIL

Ontario

30 mi away
228 South Plum Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Barstow Heights. Straight-line distance: 93.78 mi (150.93 km).

Irvine

#1 Irvine

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population283,700
Coordinates33.6694600, -117.8231100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
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#2 Barstow Heights

City in San Bernardino County, California, United States of America

Population24,202
Coordinates34.8697100, -117.0561500
Altitude780
CountryUnited States
Start: Irvine (-117.82311, 33.66946)
End: Barstow Heights (-117.05615, 34.86971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.09 L · about $23.02
Round trip
$46.04
7.98 gal · 30.18 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Irvine and Barstow Heights. The current time is 08:03:17.

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.