How far is Olivehurst, CA from Riverside, CA?

The driving distance from Olivehurst, CA to Riverside, CA is about 490.3 miles (789 km), with a travel time of about 08h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 423.5 miles (681.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 12m 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
490.28 mi
08h 06m
Flight
423.53 mi
681.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
423.53 mi
Kilometers
681.6 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
490.28 mi
Kilometers
789.03 km
Drive Time
08h 06m

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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 08h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM PDT
Return by in Olivehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 11:59 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olivehurst
2026-04-22T19:46
Arrive Riverside
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:06 PM to 3:36 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
7:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olivehurst
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
Avenal
CA

City in Kings County, California, United States

From Olivehurst
235.9 mi
04h 03m
To Riverside
254.4 mi
04h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSE
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 Olivehurst and Riverside.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Avenue

    50 m · 13 sec · 7th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Olivehurst Avenue

    2184 ft · 45 sec · Olivehurst Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olivehurst Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Olivehurst Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Olivehurst Avenue

    66 m · 5 sec · Olivehurst Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1050 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2814 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    17.5 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bernie Richter Memorial Highway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Bernie Richter Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Golden State Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Orange Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Chino Valley Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Riverside

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Pomona Freeway

  25. 25

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

    2448 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Mission Boulevard

    852 ft · 15 sec · Mission Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Van Buren Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Van Buren Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn sharp right

    52 m · 13 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olivehurst 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
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
362 mi · 74%
Foothill Freeway
44 mi · 9%
Olivehurst Avenue
18.8 mi · 4%
Pomona Freeway
12 mi · 2%
Golden State Highway
7.74 mi · 2%
Van Buren Boulevard
6.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

237 mi · 04h 14m

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
08h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.8 mi
423.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avenal
04h 03m from Olivehurst
Leave By
7:48 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Olivehurst 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 Olivehurst to Riverside?

The road trip is about 490.3 miles (789 km) and usually takes 08h 06m 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?

Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 235.9 miles from Olivehurst and 254.4 miles from Riverside.

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

The direct path is about 423.5 miles (681.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.8 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 $99.80 one way or $199.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Olivehurst and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.

Stop Ideas Near Avenal

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

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

BUS

Kettleman City, California

15 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

43 mi away
300 E Street
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

46 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Corcoran station

53 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olivehurst and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 423.53 mi (681.6 km).

Olivehurst

#1 Olivehurst

Census-designated place in Yuba County, California

Population13,656
Coordinates39.0954500, -121.5521900
Altitude20
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: 7th Avenue (-121.552195, 39.095287)
End: (-117.396162, 33.953244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 789 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.3 gal
65.49 L · about $99.80
Round trip
$199.61
34.6 gal · 130.98 L
Estimated CO2
153.7 kg one way
Round trip: 307.5 kg / 678 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $99.80 $199.61
Mid-grade $6.07 $104.94 $209.88
Premium $6.24 $108.00 $216.01
Diesel $7.57 $130.91 $261.82

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 Olivehurst and Riverside. The current time is 19:46:46.

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.