How far is Irvine, CA from Lucerne Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Irvine, CA to Lucerne Valley, CA is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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.
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irvine and Lucerne Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Lucerne Valley.
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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
9 mi · 10 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bear Valley Road, Apple Valley
1719 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Bear Valley Road
12.5 mi · 19 min · Bear Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Kendall Road
14 m · 2 sec · Kendall Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kendall Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvine and Lucerne Valley.
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.
Ontario Freeway
Continue on Ontario Freeway
18.2 mi · 00h 20m
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 Irvine and Sunny near Lucerne Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irvine to Lucerne Valley?
The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Fontana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Irvine and 50.1 miles from Lucerne Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 2:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irvine and Sunny near Lucerne Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Fontana
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hilton Garden Inn Fontana
City Hall
San Bernardino County Land Use
Jurupa Valley City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fontana.
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Riverside–Downtown
Ontario
Moreno Valley, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Lucerne Valley. Straight-line distance: 72.53 mi (116.72 km).
#1 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lucerne Valley
Located in the high Mojave Desert of San Bernardino County at an elevation of 2,953 feet, this unincorporated community sits north of the San Bernardino Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4438900, -116.9678100 |
| Altitude | 900 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lucerne Valley (-116.96781, 34.44389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $22.94 | $45.88 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $23.61 | $47.22 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $29.70 | $59.40 |
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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