How far is Riverside, CA from Dos Palos, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Dos Palos, CA is about 309 miles (497.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 277.4 miles (446.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Monterey County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Dos Palos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Dos Palos.
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Start on the route
55 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
70 m · 15 sec · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Buren Boulevard
6.1 mi · 8 min · Van Buren Boulevard
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Continue on Mission Boulevard
1434 ft · 24 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward CA 60 West
1617 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
12.1 mi · 14 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71 South, CA 71 North: Corona, Pomona
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 71 North: Pomona
2510 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chino Valley Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
128.6 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 33 North: Mendota
1355 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto South Derrick Avenue
22.4 mi · 31 min · South Derrick Avenue
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Turn right
5 m · 5 sec
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Turn sharp left
37 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Oller Street
65 m · 4 sec · Oller Street
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Turn straight onto Derrick Avenue
1393 ft · 32 sec · Derrick Avenue
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Continue straight
21.6 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto Blossom Street
2629 ft · 2 min · Blossom Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blossom Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Dos Palos.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
129 mi · 02h 18m
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 Sunny near Dos Palos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Dos Palos?
The road trip is about 309 miles (497.3 km) and usually takes 06h 05m 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?
Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.5 miles from Riverside and 154.5 miles from Dos Palos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 277.4 miles (446.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 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 $62.94 one way or $125.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Dos Palos.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
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 Greenfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Dos Palos. Straight-line distance: 277.36 mi (446.37 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 Dos Palos
City in Merced County, California, United States
| Population | 5,269 |
| Coordinates | 36.9860600, -120.6265700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dos Palos (-120.62657, 36.98606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 497 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $5.77 | $62.94 | $125.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $66.18 | $132.36 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $68.11 | $136.22 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $82.56 | $165.11 |
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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