How far is Lake Los Angeles, CA from Irvine, CA?
The driving distance from Lake Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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.
Flight 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 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Los Angeles and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Los Angeles and Irvine.
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Start on 169th Street East
3 m · 6 sec · 169th Street East
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Turn left onto Park Valley Avenue
97 m · 18 sec · Park Valley Avenue
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Turn right onto 170th Street East
5.1 mi · 7 min · 170th Street East
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Continue on 165th Street East
2.5 mi · 4 min · 165th Street East
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Turn left onto Pearblossom Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Pearblossom Highway
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Continue on Antelope Highway
20.5 mi · 28 min · Antelope Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1656 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
18.3 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ontario Freeway
2066 ft · 27 sec · Ontario Freeway
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Continue on Corona Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Corona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Limonite Avenue
1819 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Limonite Avenue
2393 ft · 50 sec · Limonite Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamner Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Hamner Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
108 m · 14 sec · 6th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 South: San Diego
1646 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
3092 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 241 South: Irvine
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Eastern Transportation Corridor
5.7 mi · 7 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Transportation Corridor
6.4 mi · 7 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Continue on Jamboree Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Jamboree Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: San Diego
946 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 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 Lake Los Angeles and Irvine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Antelope Highway
Continue on Antelope Highway
20.5 mi · 00h 28m
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 Lake Los Angeles 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 Lake Los Angeles to Irvine?
The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Fontana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Lake Los Angeles and 51.4 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Los Angeles and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near Fontana
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hilton Garden Inn Fontana
City Hall
San Bernardino County Land Use
Jurupa Valley City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fontana.
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Riverside–Downtown
Ontario
Moreno Valley, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Los Angeles and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 65.16 mi (104.86 km).
#1 Lake Los Angeles
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 12,328 |
| Coordinates | 34.6124900, -117.8281200 |
| Altitude | 811 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $20.36 | $40.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $21.41 | $42.83 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $22.04 | $44.08 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $26.71 | $53.42 |
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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