How far is Oak Park, CA from Irvine, CA?
The driving distance from Oak Park, CA to Irvine, CA is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
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.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Park and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Park and Irvine.
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Start on Southridge Drive
635 ft · 33 sec · Southridge Drive
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Turn left onto Sunnycrest Drive
1229 ft · 58 sec · Sunnycrest Drive
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Turn right onto Kanan Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Kanan Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
1357 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
17.5 mi · 20 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Sacramento, Santa Monica
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South: San Diego Freeway, Santa Monica
1584 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: San Diego Freeway
553 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
13.3 mi · 15 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
26.5 mi · 31 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
893 ft · 12 sec · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
5 mi · 6 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 Oak Park 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.
San Diego Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
26.5 mi · 00h 31m
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 Oak Park and Sunny near Irvine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Park to Irvine?
The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Del Aire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Oak Park and 40.3 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.59 one way or $35.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Park and Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near Del Aire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bell Gardens Inn Los Angeles
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
City of Los Angeles
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Del Aire.
El Segundo, CA
Westchester, CA
Torrance, CA
Westwood-UCLA, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Park and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 64.37 mi (103.59 km).
#1 Oak Park
Located in the Simi Hills of southeastern Ventura County at an elevation of 1106 feet, this unincorporated community is set amidst rolling terrain and oak woodlands.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1791700, -118.7628700 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $17.59 | $35.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $18.26 | $36.52 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $18.80 | $37.59 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $23.64 | $47.28 |
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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