How far is La Verne, CA from Irvine, CA?

The driving distance from La Verne, CA to Irvine, CA is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.01 mi
00h 42m
Flight
29.97 mi
48.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.97 mi
Kilometers
48.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.01 mi
Kilometers
62.78 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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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 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irvine
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM PDT
Return by in La Verne
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Verne
2026-04-19T06:47
Arrive Irvine
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in La Verne
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Placentia
CA

A city in Orange County, California.

From La Verne
19 mi
00h 21m
To Irvine
20.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Verne and Irvine.

  1. 1

    Start on Bonita Avenue

    1673 ft · 38 sec · Bonita Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto White Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · White Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 West

    932 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · San Bernardino Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57: Santa Ana

    1086 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 South: Santa Ana

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    123 m · 5 sec · Orange Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Orange Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Orange Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Orange Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    14 mi · 16 min · Orange Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Santa Ana

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    788 ft · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South

    981 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Santa Ana Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 55 South: Newport Beach

    2131 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Costa Mesa Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: John Wayne Airport

    3019 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South

    775 ft · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · San Diego Freeway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · San Diego Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Orange Freeway
19.4 mi · 50%
Costa Mesa Freeway
3.71 mi · 9%
San Diego Freeway
2.7 mi · 7%
Santa Ana Freeway
2.61 mi · 7%
San Bernardino Freeway
2.07 mi · 5%
White Avenue
2.01 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Orange Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

14 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Placentia
00h 21m from La Verne
Leave By
7:06 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Verne 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 La Verne to Irvine?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Placentia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from La Verne and 20.1 miles from Irvine.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Verne and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.

Stop Ideas Near Placentia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Placentia and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

5 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

8 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

13 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Irvine Transportation Center

24 mi away
15215 Barranca Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Verne and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 29.97 mi (48.24 km).

La Verne

#1 La Verne

City in California

Population32,160
Coordinates34.1008400, -117.7678400
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Irvine

#2 Irvine

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population283,700
Coordinates33.6694600, -117.8231100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Bonita Avenue (-117.767788, 34.100971)
End: (-117.823114, 33.669436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $7.96
Round trip
$15.92
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.96 $15.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $8.37 $16.74
Premium $6.24 $8.62 $17.23
Diesel $7.57 $10.44 $20.88

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 La Verne and Irvine. The current time is 06:47:34.

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.