How far is Riverside, CA from Mojave, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Mojave, CA is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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 02h 19m.
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.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles 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 Mojave.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Mojave.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Central Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CA 91 East: San Bernardino
1454 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Continue on Barstow Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Barstow Freeway
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Keep slight left
1141 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 138: Palmdale, Silverwood Lake
1360 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
39.9 mi · 56 min
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Continue on 47th Street East
1.8 mi · 3 min · 47th Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Palmdale Boulevard
88 m · 10 sec · East Palmdale Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Palmdale Boulevard
5 mi · 6 min · East Palmdale Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 14 North, CA 138 West: Mojave
1667 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Aerospace Highway
19.1 mi · 20 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Sierra Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Sierra Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sierra Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Mojave.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
Turn left
39.9 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Riverside and Sunny near Mojave.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Mojave?
The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Lake Los Angeles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Riverside and 55.7 miles from Mojave.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.67 one way or $45.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Mojave.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Los Angeles
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 Lake Los Angeles.
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Victor Valley Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Mojave. Straight-line distance: 87.91 mi (141.48 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 Mojave
Desert in southwestern United States
| Population | 4,238 |
| Coordinates | 35.0524700, -118.1739600 |
| Altitude | 842 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mojave (-118.17396, 35.05247)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $22.67 | $45.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $23.84 | $47.68 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $24.53 | $49.07 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $29.74 | $59.48 |
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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