How far is King City, CA from Irvine, CA?
The driving distance from King City, CA to Irvine, CA is about 302.5 miles (486.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.6 miles (413 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 05h 02m.
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.
City in Monterey County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between King City and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between King City and Irvine.
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Start on South Third Street
32 m · 6 sec · South Third Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
864 ft · 30 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto US 101 BUS, CR G15: South First Street
55 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto South First Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South First Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 101: US 101 South
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
48.9 mi · 56 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 46 East: Fresno, Bakersfield
968 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
25.9 mi · 30 min
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Turn slight right
149 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Antelope Road
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Continue on Paso Robles Highway
32.3 mi · 39 min · Paso Robles Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2047 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
56.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 55 South: Newport Beach
2131 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: John Wayne Airport
3019 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South
775 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · San Diego Freeway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · San Diego Freeway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between King City and Irvine.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right
58.3 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving King City and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from King City to Irvine?
The road trip is about 302.5 miles (486.9 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.7 miles from King City and 153.9 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.6 miles (413 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.61 one way or $123.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around King City and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
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 Greenfield.
Bakersfield
Wasco station
Tehachapi, California
Mojave, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between King City and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 256.63 mi (413 km).
#1 King City
City in California, named after its founder, Charles King
| Population | 14,077 |
| Coordinates | 36.2127400, -121.1260300 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-117.823114, 33.669436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 487 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $61.61 | $123.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $64.78 | $129.57 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $66.68 | $133.35 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $80.82 | $161.63 |
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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