How far is Ladera Ranch, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from Ladera Ranch, CA to Riverside, CA is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Orange County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ladera Ranch and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ladera Ranch and Riverside.
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Start on Laurelhurst Drive
752 ft · 26 sec · Laurelhurst Drive
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Turn left onto Walden Street
55 m · 15 sec · Walden Street
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Turn right onto Sienna Parkway
588 ft · 15 sec · Sienna Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Benjamin Drive
5 m · 1 sec · Benjamin Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Benjamin Drive
2667 ft · 2 min · Benjamin Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Antonio Parkway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Antonio Parkway
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Turn left onto CA 241 Toll North
2195 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Transportation Corridor
15.1 mi · 17 min · Foothill Transportation Corridor
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Merge slight right onto Eastern Transportation Corridor
5.5 mi · 6 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
18.6 mi · 21 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison Street
1145 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Street
2568 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn right
31 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
55 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ladera Ranch and Riverside.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Riverside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
18.6 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Ladera Ranch and Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ladera Ranch to Riverside?
The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Villa Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Ladera Ranch and 25.5 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.89 one way or $21.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ladera Ranch and Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Villa Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
City of Lake Forest
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
bamboo house
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Villa Park.
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Fullerton Transportation Center
Irvine Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ladera Ranch and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 29.79 mi (47.95 km).
#1 Ladera Ranch
Set in inland Orange County against the western foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains at an elevation of approximately 551 feet, this unincorporated area is a large master-planned community.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5708600, -117.6356100 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.
| Population | 330,786 |
| Coordinates | 33.9533500, -117.3961600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-117.396162, 33.953244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.26 | $10.89 | $21.79 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
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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