How far is Riverside, CA from Cherry Valley, CA?

The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Cherry Valley, CA is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.57 mi
00h 40m
Flight
24.04 mi
38.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.04 mi
Kilometers
38.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.57 mi
Kilometers
50.81 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherry Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM PDT
Return by in Riverside
Fri, Apr 17, 7:41 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-04-17T18:19
Arrive Cherry Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Redlands
CA

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

From Riverside
15.8 mi
00h 20m
To Cherry Valley
15.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Cherry Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Cherry Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Central Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward CA 91 East: San Bernardino

    1454 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Redlands

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Cherry Valley Boulevard

    1232 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cherry Valley Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Cherry Valley Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Beaumont Avenue

    1385 ft · 30 sec · Beaumont Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beaumont Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Cherry Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17.4 mi · 55%
Riverside Freeway
8.56 mi · 27%
Cherry Valley Boulevard
3.64 mi · 12%
Central Avenue
0.74 mi · 2%
I 10 East
0.66 mi · 2%
CA 91 East
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

17.4 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redlands
00h 20m from Riverside
Leave By
7:08 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverside and Sunny near Cherry Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Cherry Valley?

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Redlands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Riverside and 15.8 miles from Cherry Valley.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.40 one way or $12.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Cherry Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Redlands

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Redlands and the surrounding midpoint area.
Khyra Beaucrest Ranch
Coffee break 14.7 mi away

Khyra Beaucrest Ranch

Cherry Valley , CA
40335 Ave Altejo Bella, Cherry Valley, CA 92223, United States
Rating 5.0/5 23 reviews Bed & breakfast,Ranch,Wedding venue
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
San Bernardino County Land Use
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

San Bernardino County Land Use

San Bernardino , CA
385 N Arrowhead Ave, First Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415, United States
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews City government office,County government office
City of Fontana Civic Center
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

City of Fontana Civic Center

Fontana , CA
8353 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, United States
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Business center,Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Redlands.

RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

13 mi away
1170 West Third Street (all Trains and Buses)
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

18 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

19 mi away
4066 Vine St.
BUS

Perris, California

30 mi away
1688-J North Perris Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Cherry Valley. Straight-line distance: 24.04 mi (38.69 km).

Riverside

#1 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
Cherry Valley

#2 Cherry Valley

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,362
Coordinates33.9725200, -116.9772500
Altitude860
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)
End: Cherry Valley (-116.97725, 33.97252)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.22 L · about $6.40
Round trip
$12.81
2.22 gal · 8.44 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.40 $12.81
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.73 $13.47
Premium $6.24 $6.93 $13.86
Diesel $7.57 $8.40 $16.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverside and Cherry Valley. The current time is 18:19:41.

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.