How far is Riverside, CA from Lennox, CA?

The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Lennox, CA is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
61.85 mi
01h 16m
Flight
54.83 mi
88.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.83 mi
Kilometers
88.24 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.85 mi
Kilometers
99.54 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lennox
Wed, Apr 22, 5:04 PM PDT
Return by in Riverside
Wed, Apr 22, 6:20 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-04-22T15:48
Arrive Lennox
Wed, Apr 22, 5:04 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Placentia
CA

A city in Orange County, California.

From Riverside
30.9 mi
00h 38m
To Lennox
30.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Lennox.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Central Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities

    1486 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Riverside Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1526 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Norwalk Boulevard, Imperial Highway

    1208 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Adoree Street

    2602 ft · 54 sec · Adoree Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Imperial Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Imperial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hoxie Avenue

    926 ft · 20 sec · Hoxie Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 105 West

    930 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Century Freeway

    1699 ft · 22 sec · Century Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Century Freeway

    13.6 mi · 16 min · Century Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Hawthorne Boulevard, Prairie Avenue

    894 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Hawthorne Boulevard

    3265 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hawthorne Boulevard

    1442 ft · 28 sec · Hawthorne Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hawthorne Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Riverside Freeway
19.6 mi · 32%
Main Street
16.9 mi · 27%
Century Freeway
13.9 mi · 22%
Santa Ana Freeway
6.21 mi · 10%
Imperial Highway
1.38 mi · 2%
Hawthorne Boulevard
1.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue straight

16.7 mi · 00h 19m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
54.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Placentia
00h 38m from Riverside
Leave By
3:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Riverside and Sunny near Lennox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Lennox?

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Placentia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Riverside and 30.9 miles from Lennox.

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

The direct path is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 3:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.58 one way or $25.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Lennox.

Stop Ideas Near Placentia

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 Placentia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Stay option 4.6 mi away

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Anaheim , CA
1600 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States
Rating 4.7/5 9,122 reviews Hotel,Resort hotel
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

Tustin , CA
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780, United States
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
bamboo house
Nearby stop 5.4 mi away

bamboo house

Garden Grove , CA
12242 Tamerlane Dr, Garden Grove, CA 92840, United States
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Hostel

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

5 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

8 mi away
2150 East Katella Avenue
RAIL

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

13 mi away
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
RAIL

Irvine Transportation Center

24 mi away
15215 Barranca Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Lennox. Straight-line distance: 54.83 mi (88.24 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
Lennox

#2 Lennox

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population22,753
Coordinates33.9380700, -118.3525800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)
End: Lennox (-118.35258, 33.93807)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.26 L · about $12.58
Round trip
$25.15
4.36 gal · 16.52 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $12.58 $25.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $13.22 $26.45
Premium $6.24 $13.61 $27.22
Diesel $7.57 $16.50 $32.99

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverside and Lennox. The current time is 15:48:00.

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.