How far is Riverside, CA from Ladera Ranch, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Ladera Ranch, CA is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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 00m.
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.
City in Orange County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Ladera Ranch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Ladera Ranch.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
1486 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1526 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 241 South: Irvine
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Eastern Transportation Corridor
5.7 mi · 7 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Keep slight left to continue on Foothill Transportation Corridor
15 mi · 17 min · Foothill Transportation Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward Antonio Parkway
1871 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Antonio Parkway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Antonio Parkway
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Turn right onto Benjamin Drive
2675 ft · 2 min · Benjamin Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sienna Parkway
52 m · 10 sec · Sienna Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sienna Parkway
550 ft · 13 sec · Sienna Parkway
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Turn left onto Walden Street
64 m · 13 sec · Walden Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Laurelhurst Drive
752 ft · 26 sec · Laurelhurst Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laurelhurst Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Ladera Ranch.
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.
Foothill Transportation Corridor
Keep slight left to continue on Foothill Transportation Corridor
15 mi · 00h 17m
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 Riverside and Sunny near Ladera Ranch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Ladera Ranch?
The road trip is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Villa Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Riverside and 24.3 miles from Ladera Ranch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Ladera Ranch.
Stop Ideas Near Villa Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
City of Lake Forest
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
bamboo house
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Villa Park.
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Fullerton Transportation Center
Irvine Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Ladera Ranch. Straight-line distance: 29.79 mi (47.95 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 Ladera Ranch
Set in inland Orange County against the western foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains at an elevation of approximately 551 feet, this unincorporated area is a large master-planned community.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5708600, -117.6356100 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ladera Ranch (-117.63561, 33.57086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $10.71 | $21.41 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $11.11 | $22.23 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $14.39 | $28.77 |
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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