How far is Riverside, CA from Burney, CA?
The estimated driving distance from Riverside, CA to Burney, CA is about 628.6 miles (1011.6 km), with a travel time of about 11h 01m by car.
- This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 532.7 miles (857.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 02m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Burney.
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.
Sunny leaving Riverside and Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain near Burney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Burney?
The road trip is about 628.6 miles (1011.6 km) and usually takes 11h 01m 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?
Bootjack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 266.4 miles from Riverside and 362.3 miles from Burney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 532.7 miles (857.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.9 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 $127.96 one way or $255.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 197.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain near Burney.
Stop Ideas Near Bootjack
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 Bootjack.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Burney. Straight-line distance: 532.71 mi (857.31 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Burney
Census-designated place in Shasta County, California
| Population | 3,154 |
| Coordinates | 40.8823800, -121.6608200 |
| Altitude | 952 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burney (-121.66082, 40.88238)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1012 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $127.96 | $255.91 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $134.54 | $269.09 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $138.47 | $276.94 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $167.84 | $335.67 |
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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