How far is Irvine, CA from Rancho Calaveras, CA?
The driving distance from Irvine, CA to Rancho Calaveras, CA is about 390 miles (627.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 351.7 miles (566 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 49m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irvine and Rancho Calaveras.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Rancho Calaveras.
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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
951 ft · 22 sec · Jeffrey Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 405 North: Los Angeles
1228 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 55 South, CA 55 North: Freeway
1254 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 55 North
2685 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway
2136 ft · 28 sec · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Santa Ana
1.1 km · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
2756 ft · 36 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway
25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
41.2 mi · 48 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward Shanks Road
1344 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Shanks Road North
1866 ft · 42 sec · Shanks Road North
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Turn left onto Vincent Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Vincent Road
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Turn left onto Santa Fe Avenue
6.2 mi · 9 min · Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Geer Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Geer Road
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Continue on Albers Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Albers Road
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Continue on South Yosemite Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Yosemite Avenue
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Continue on Valley Home Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Home Road
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Turn right onto 26 Mile Road
7.4 mi · 12 min · 26 Mile Road
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Continue on Sonora Road
2 mi · 3 min · Sonora Road
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Turn straight onto Milton Road
15.1 mi · 27 min · Milton Road
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Turn right onto Baldwin Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Baldwin Street
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Turn left onto Garner Place
792 ft · 37 sec · Garner Place
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Turn right onto Stabulis Road
3240 ft · 2 min · Stabulis Road
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Turn right
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvine and Rancho Calaveras.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Golden State Highway
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111 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Irvine and Mostly Sunny near Rancho Calaveras.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irvine to Rancho Calaveras?
The road trip is about 390 miles (627.6 km) and usually takes 07h 49m 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?
Earlimart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.1 miles from Irvine and 194.9 miles from Rancho Calaveras.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 351.7 miles (566 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 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 $79.38 one way or $158.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irvine and Mostly Sunny near Rancho Calaveras.
Stop Ideas Near Earlimart
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Earlimart.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Rancho Calaveras. Straight-line distance: 351.7 mi (566 km).
#1 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rancho Calaveras
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California
| Population | 5,325 |
| Coordinates | 38.1274200, -120.8582700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rancho Calaveras (-120.85827, 38.12742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 628 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 51m |
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 | $79.38 | $158.76 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $83.47 | $166.94 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $85.90 | $171.81 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $104.12 | $208.24 |
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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