How far is Irvine, CA from Orland, CA?

The driving distance from Irvine, CA to Orland, CA is about 527.6 miles (849.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 484.7 miles (780 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
527.59 mi
09h 40m
Flight
484.64 mi
779.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
484.64 mi
Kilometers
779.95 km
Flight Time
00h 58m

Driving Distance

Road route
527.59 mi
Kilometers
849.08 km
Drive Time
09h 40m

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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 09h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orland
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 PM PDT
Return by in Irvine
Mon, Apr 20, 6:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irvine
2026-04-19T11:22
Arrive Orland
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 PM PDT
Route Timing
09h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:40 PM to 5:10 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irvine
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Tranquillity
CA

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

From Irvine
264 mi
04h 50m
To Orland
263.6 mi
04h 50m

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
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Irvine and Orland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Orland.

  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

    951 ft · 22 sec · Jeffrey Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 North: Los Angeles

    1228 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · San Diego Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 55 South, CA 55 North: Freeway

    1254 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 55 North

    2685 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Costa Mesa Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway

    2136 ft · 28 sec · Costa Mesa Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Santa Ana

    1.1 km · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

    25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    53.8 mi · 1 hr · Westside Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Westside Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 32 East: Orland, Chico

    1214 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Newville Road

    1384 ft · 36 sec · Newville Road

  26. 26

    Continue on West Walker Street

    923 ft · 34 sec · West Walker Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Walker Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvine and Orland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
398 mi · 76%
Golden State Freeway
50 mi · 9%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 7%
Santa Ana Freeway
29.6 mi · 6%
San Diego Freeway
5.59 mi · 1%
Costa Mesa Freeway
3.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
484.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tranquillity
04h 50m from Irvine
Leave By
4:40 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Irvine and Chance Rain near Orland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irvine to Orland?

The road trip is about 527.6 miles (849.1 km) and usually takes 09h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tranquillity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 264 miles from Irvine and 263.6 miles from Orland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 484.7 miles (780 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $107.42 one way or $214.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irvine and Chance Rain near Orland.

Stop Ideas Near Tranquillity

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tranquillity, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Madera

42 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
RAIL

Fresno station

43 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

43 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
BUS

Lemoore, California

57 mi away
300 E Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Orland. Straight-line distance: 484.64 mi (779.95 km).

Irvine

#1 Irvine

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population283,700
Coordinates33.6694600, -117.8231100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Orland

#2 Orland

City in Glenn County, California

Population8,068
Coordinates39.7473800, -122.1963700
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Irvine (-117.82311, 33.66946)
End: Orland (-122.19637, 39.74738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 849 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.62 gal
70.47 L · about $107.42
Round trip
$214.84
37.24 gal · 140.94 L
Estimated CO2
165.5 kg one way
Round trip: 331 kg / 730 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $107.42 $214.84
Mid-grade $6.07 $112.95 $225.90
Premium $6.24 $116.24 $232.49
Diesel $7.57 $140.90 $281.80

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 Orland. The current time is 11:22:11.

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.