How far is Irvine, CA from Foothill Ranch, CA?
The driving distance from Irvine, CA to Foothill Ranch, CA is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irvine and Foothill Ranch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Foothill Ranch.
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Start on San Diego Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Irvine Center Drive
1510 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Irvine Center Drive
61 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Irvine Center Drive
3132 ft · 1 min · Irvine Center Drive
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Turn right onto Alton Parkway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Alton Parkway
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Turn right onto Santa Maria
632 ft · 30 sec · Santa Maria
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Flores
114 m · 16 sec · Flores
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Flores
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvine and Foothill Ranch.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Alton Parkway
Turn right onto Alton Parkway
6.35 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Irvine and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Foothill Ranch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irvine to Foothill Ranch?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Irvine and 6 miles from Foothill Ranch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irvine and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Foothill Ranch.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Forest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
City of Lake Forest
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Forest.
Irvine Transportation Center
San Juan Capistrano
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Foothill Ranch. Straight-line distance: 9.4 mi (15.13 km).
#1 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Foothill Ranch
City in California, United States of America
| Population | 11,698 |
| Coordinates | 33.6864100, -117.6608800 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Foothill Ranch (-117.66088, 33.68641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
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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