How far is Riverside, CA from Las Flores, CA?

The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Las Flores, CA is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.53 mi
01h 41m
Flight
71.25 mi
114.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.25 mi
Kilometers
114.67 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.53 mi
Kilometers
124.78 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Las Flores
Tue, Jun 9, 11:23 PM PDT
Return by in Riverside
Wed, Jun 10, 1:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-06-09T21:41
Arrive Las Flores
Tue, Jun 9, 11:23 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Avocado Heights
CA

Census designated place

From Riverside
38.7 mi
00h 50m
To Las Flores
38.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 9 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW
Destination
Las Flores Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Tuesday
Using Santa Maria as the closest live forecast in the Los Angeles County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 9 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Las Flores.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Las Flores.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    55 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue

    70 m · 15 sec · Magnolia Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Van Buren Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Van Buren Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Mission Boulevard

    1434 ft · 24 sec · Mission Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward CA 60 West

    1617 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Pomona Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    123 m · 5 sec · Orange Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 Alt West: Brea Canyon Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Pomona Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Pomona Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Pomona Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Santa Monica Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Santa Monica Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Monica Freeway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Santa Monica Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Pacific Coast Highway

    9 mi · 17 min · Pacific Coast Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Las Flores Canyon Road

    27 m · 3 sec · Las Flores Canyon Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Las Flores Canyon Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Las Flores.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pomona Freeway
39.5 mi · 51%
Santa Monica Freeway
16.2 mi · 21%
Pacific Coast Highway
8.96 mi · 12%
Van Buren Boulevard
6.06 mi · 8%
Central Avenue
3.55 mi · 5%
CA 60 Alt West
2.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pomona Freeway

Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

18 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
71.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avocado Heights
00h 50m from Riverside
Leave By
3:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverside and Sunny near Las Flores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Las Flores?

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Avocado Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Riverside and 38.8 miles from Las Flores.

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

The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 3:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.81 one way or $31.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Las Flores.

Stop Ideas Near Avocado Heights

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 Avocado Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 10.3 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avocado Heights.

BUS

Pasadena, California

18 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

20 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Pomona station

22 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

23 mi away
800 North Alameda Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Las Flores. Straight-line distance: 71.25 mi (114.67 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
Las Flores

#2 Las Flores

Census-designated place in Orange County, California

Population6,037
Coordinates34.0372300, -118.6359200
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)
End: Las Flores (-118.63592, 34.03723)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.36 L · about $15.81
Round trip
$31.61
5.48 gal · 20.72 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $15.81 $31.61
Mid-grade $6.07 $16.62 $33.24
Premium $6.24 $17.11 $34.21
Diesel $7.57 $20.73 $41.47

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverside and Las Flores. The current time is 21:41:51.

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.