How far is Ivanhoe, CA from San Diego, CA?
The driving distance from Ivanhoe, CA to San Diego, CA is about 315.9 miles (508.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.2 miles (449.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Los Angeles 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 Ivanhoe and San Diego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ivanhoe and San Diego.
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Start on Road 159
6 m · 1 sec · Road 159
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Turn left onto Depot Drive
1014 ft · 44 sec · Depot Drive
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Continue on Road 160
2.4 mi · 3 min · Road 160
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Continue on Ivanhoe Drive
1289 ft · 26 sec · Ivanhoe Drive
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Turn left onto Road 158
1.5 mi · 3 min · Road 158
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Turn left onto Mineral King Avenue
2704 ft · 54 sec · Mineral King Avenue
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Continue on Avenue 296
657 ft · 14 sec · Avenue 296
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Turn right onto North Farmersville Boulevard
941 ft · 17 sec · North Farmersville Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Noble Avenue
1 m · 1 sec · Noble Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Noble Avenue
63 m · 5 sec · Noble Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
968 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 65, J27
120 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Kaweah Avenue
3.5 mi · 4 min · North Kaweah Avenue
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Continue on Road 196
4.4 mi · 5 min · Road 196
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Turn left onto Avenue 232
56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Avenue 232
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Continue on CA 99 South
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
2.2 mi · 2 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
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
25.7 mi · 30 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1241 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Main Street, Santa Ana
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
788 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South
981 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Newport Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Newport Avenue
1943 ft · 44 sec · Newport Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Walnut Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamboree Road
2595 ft · 38 sec · Jamboree Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South
1479 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Ana Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Santa Ana Freeway
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Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
76.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Front Street, Civic Center, 2nd Avenue
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Front Street, Civic Center
592 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Front Street
2662 ft · 2 min · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ivanhoe and San Diego.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
San Diego Freeway
Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway
76.5 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ivanhoe and Mostly Sunny near San Diego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ivanhoe to San Diego?
The road trip is about 315.9 miles (508.4 km) and usually takes 05h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Santa Clarita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.2 miles from Ivanhoe and 160.7 miles from San Diego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.2 miles (449.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.32 one way or $128.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ivanhoe and Mostly Sunny near San Diego.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Clarita
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 Santa Clarita.
Santa Clarita-Newhall, California
Chatsworth station
Simi Valley
Van Nuys station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ivanhoe and San Diego. Straight-line distance: 279.27 mi (449.44 km).
#1 Ivanhoe
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California
| Population | 4,495 |
| Coordinates | 36.3871700, -119.2178900 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,422,420 |
| Coordinates | 32.7157100, -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-117.164717, 32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 508 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $64.32 | $128.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $67.64 | $135.27 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $69.61 | $139.22 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $84.37 | $168.74 |
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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