How far is Mono Vista, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from Mono Vista, CA to Riverside, CA is about 389 miles (626 km), with a travel time of about 07h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 322.3 miles (518.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
A city in Kern County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mono Vista and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mono Vista and Riverside.
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Start on Soulsbyville Road
579 ft · 16 sec · Soulsbyville Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 108
11.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 108
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto La Grange Road
26.1 mi · 39 min · La Grange Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Merced Falls Road
2230 ft · 38 sec · Merced Falls Road
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Continue on La Grange Road
118 m · 7 sec · La Grange Road
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Continue on 2nd Street
18 mi · 27 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto CA 59 South
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto V Street
1216 ft · 25 sec · V Street
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Turn left onto West 13th Street
1919 ft · 34 sec · West 13th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward CA 99 South
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1736 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
55.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
41 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1347 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Foothill Freeway
24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Orange Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Chino Valley Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Riverside
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Van Buren Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue
2448 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Mission Boulevard
852 ft · 15 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Continue on Van Buren Boulevard
6.1 mi · 9 min · Van Buren Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue
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Turn sharp right
52 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 Mono Vista and Riverside.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Golden State Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Light Rain leaving Mono Vista and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mono Vista to Riverside?
The road trip is about 389 miles (626 km) and usually takes 07h 46m 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?
Delano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.6 miles from Mono Vista and 194.4 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 322.3 miles (518.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 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 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 $79.21 one way or $158.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Light Rain around Mono Vista and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Delano
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 Delano.
Wasco station
Corcoran station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mono Vista and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 322.3 mi (518.69 km).
#1 Mono Vista
Census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California
| Population | 3,127 |
| Coordinates | 37.9977000, -120.2699100 |
| Altitude | 912 |
| 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: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 626 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 51m |
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 | $79.21 | $158.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $83.29 | $166.57 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $85.72 | $171.43 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $103.89 | $207.79 |
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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