How far is Lakeport, CA from Riverside, CA?

The driving distance from Lakeport, CA to Riverside, CA is about 564.2 miles (908 km), with a travel time of about 09h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 466.3 miles (750.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
564.18 mi
09h 24m
Flight
466.33 mi
750.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
466.33 mi
Kilometers
750.48 km
Flight Time
00h 56m

Driving Distance

Road route
564.18 mi
Kilometers
907.96 km
Drive Time
09h 24m

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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 09h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM PDT
Return by in Lakeport
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeport
2026-04-22T21:45
Arrive Riverside
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM PDT
Route Timing
09h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:24 PM to 4:54 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeport
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
San Joaquin
CA

City in Fresno County, California

From Lakeport
261.7 mi
04h 42m
To Riverside
302.5 mi
04h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeport and Riverside.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeport and Riverside.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    35 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Forbes Street

    51 m · 13 sec · North Forbes Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    82 m · 14 sec · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Soda Bay Road

    87 m · 13 sec · Soda Bay Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    9.1 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Calistoga Street

    16.5 mi · 24 min · Calistoga Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Saint Helena Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Saint Helena Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway South

    21.7 mi · 26 min · Saint Helena Highway South

  15. 15

    Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Sonoma Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Sonoma Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Redwood Street

    1786 ft · 45 sec · Redwood Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Alameda Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Alameda Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Curtola Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Curtola Parkway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Martinez, San Jose

    1.1 km · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge

    8 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580 East: Livermore, Stockton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 580: Stockton

    1581 ft · 39 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway

  36. 36

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  39. 39

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana

    1.4 km · 2 min

  43. 43

    Continue on Orange Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  45. 45

    Continue on Chino Valley Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  46. 46

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Riverside

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  47. 47

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Pomona Freeway

  48. 48

    Take the exit slight right toward Van Buren Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue

    2448 ft · 1 min

  49. 49

    Turn straight onto Mission Boulevard

    852 ft · 15 sec · Mission Boulevard

  50. 50

    Continue on Van Buren Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Van Buren Boulevard

  51. 51

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue

  52. 52

    Turn sharp right

    52 m · 13 sec

  53. 53

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeport and Riverside.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
53 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
283 mi · 50%
Foothill Freeway
44 mi · 8%
Saint Helena Highway South
21.7 mi · 4%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
19.2 mi · 3%
William Elton Brown Freeway
17 mi · 3%
Calistoga Street
16.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

224 mi · 04h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97.9 mi
466.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Joaquin
04h 42m from Lakeport
Leave By
5:12 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving Lakeport and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeport to Riverside?

The road trip is about 564.2 miles (908 km) and usually takes 09h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

San Joaquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 261.7 miles from Lakeport and 302.5 miles from Riverside.

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

The direct path is about 466.3 miles (750.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.9 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $114.86 one way or $229.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 176.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Lakeport and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.

Stop Ideas Near San Joaquin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around San Joaquin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Joaquin.

BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

36 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Fresno station

39 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
RAIL

Madera

44 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
BUS

Lemoore, California

50 mi away
300 E Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeport and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 466.33 mi (750.48 km).

Lakeport

#1 Lakeport

City in Lake County, California, United States of America

Population4,963
Coordinates39.0429500, -122.9158300
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Riverside

#2 Riverside

The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.

Population330,786
Coordinates33.9533500, -117.3961600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-122.915832, 39.04315)
End: (-117.396162, 33.953244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 908 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.91 gal
75.36 L · about $114.86
Round trip
$229.72
39.82 gal · 150.72 L
Estimated CO2
176.9 kg one way
Round trip: 353.9 kg / 780 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $114.86 $229.72
Mid-grade $6.07 $120.77 $241.55
Premium $6.24 $124.30 $248.60
Diesel $7.57 $150.66 $301.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeport and Riverside. The current time is 21:45:40.

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.