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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Quick Snapshot
Road
389 mi
07h 46m
Flight
322.3 mi
518.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.3 mi
Kilometers
518.69 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
389 mi
Kilometers
626.03 km
Drive Time
07h 46m

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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 07h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Mon, Apr 13, 12:25 AM PDT
Return by in Mono Vista
Mon, Apr 13, 8:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mono Vista
2026-04-12T16:38
Arrive Riverside
Mon, Apr 13, 12:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:47 PM to 3:17 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
8:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mono Vista
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
Delano
CA

A city in Kern County, California.

From Mono Vista
194.6 mi
03h 53m
To Riverside
194.4 mi
03h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Sunday Night

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Soulsbyville Road

    579 ft · 16 sec · Soulsbyville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 108

    11.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 108

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto La Grange Road

    26.1 mi · 39 min · La Grange Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Merced Falls Road

    2230 ft · 38 sec · Merced Falls Road

  8. 8

    Continue on La Grange Road

    118 m · 7 sec · La Grange Road

  9. 9

    Continue on 2nd Street

    18 mi · 27 min · 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto CA 59 South

    43 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto V Street

    1216 ft · 25 sec · V Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 13th Street

    1919 ft · 34 sec · West 13th Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward CA 99 South

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1736 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway

  26. 26

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Orange Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Chino Valley Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Riverside

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Pomona Freeway

  32. 32

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

    2448 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Mission Boulevard

    852 ft · 15 sec · Mission Boulevard

  34. 34

    Continue on Van Buren Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Van Buren Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn sharp right

    52 m · 13 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mono Vista 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
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 99 South
97 mi · 25%
Golden State Freeway
92.8 mi · 24%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 15%
Foothill Freeway
44 mi · 11%
La Grange Road
26.2 mi · 7%
State Highway 108
19.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
07h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.7 mi
322.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delano
03h 53m from Mono Vista
Leave By
8:26 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Delano, 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 Delano.

RAIL

Wasco station

21 mi away
700 G Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

46 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
RAIL

Bakersfield

49 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
BUS

Visalia, California

62 mi away
425 E. Oak Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mono Vista and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 322.3 mi (518.69 km).

Mono Vista

#1 Mono Vista

Census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California

Population3,127
Coordinates37.9977000, -120.2699100
Altitude912
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: Mono Vista (-120.26991, 37.9977)
End: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 626 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
13.73 gal
51.96 L · about $79.21
Round trip
$158.42
27.46 gal · 103.92 L
Estimated CO2
122 kg one way
Round trip: 244 kg / 538 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Mono Vista and Riverside. The current time is 16:38:54.

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.