How far is Irvine, CA from Ladera Ranch, CA?
The driving distance from Irvine, CA to Ladera Ranch, CA is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irvine and Ladera Ranch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Ladera 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
10.1 mi · 12 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Crown Valley Parkway
1152 ft · 22 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Crown Valley Parkway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Crown Valley Parkway
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Turn left onto O'Neill Drive
2993 ft · 1 min · O'Neill Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sienna Parkway
27 m · 5 sec · Sienna Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sienna Parkway
550 ft · 13 sec · Sienna Parkway
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Turn left onto Walden Street
64 m · 13 sec · Walden Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Laurelhurst Drive
752 ft · 26 sec · Laurelhurst Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laurelhurst Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvine and Ladera 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.
San Diego Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
10.1 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Irvine and Sunny near Ladera Ranch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irvine to Ladera Ranch?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Laguna Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Irvine and 7.9 miles from Ladera Ranch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.44 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irvine and Sunny near Ladera Ranch.
Stop Ideas Near Laguna Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Newport Beach Municipal Operations
City of Lake Forest
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laguna Hills.
Irvine Transportation Center
San Juan Capistrano
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
San Clemente Pier station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Ladera Ranch. Straight-line distance: 12.76 mi (20.53 km).
#1 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ladera Ranch
Set in inland Orange County against the western foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains at an elevation of approximately 551 feet, this unincorporated area is a large master-planned community.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5708600, -117.6356100 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ladera Ranch (-117.63561, 33.57086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $6.26 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
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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