How far is Riverside, CA from Orangevale, CA?

The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Orangevale, CA is about 445.6 miles (717.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 389.8 miles (627.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
445.59 mi
08h 28m
Flight
389.84 mi
627.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
389.84 mi
Kilometers
627.38 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
445.59 mi
Kilometers
717.11 km
Drive Time
08h 28m

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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 08h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orangevale
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM PDT
Return by in Riverside
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Orangevale
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:29 PM to 3:59 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Riverside
222.9 mi
04h 14m
To Orangevale
222.7 mi
04h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Pomona Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 71 South, CA 71 North: Corona, Pomona

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 71 North: Pomona

    2510 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    811 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Chino Valley Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 4 East: Downtown Stockton

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    2327 ft · 57 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight left toward CA 99 North

    3019 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    29.4 mi · 34 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road

    1770 ft · 45 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Grant Line Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Grant Line Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Bradshaw Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bradshaw Road

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bradshaw Road

    28 m · 2 sec · Bradshaw Road

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Bradshaw Road

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Bradshaw Road

  35. 35

    Take the ramp straight toward US 50 East: South Lake Tahoe

    1851 ft · 45 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · El Dorado Freeway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward Hazel Avenue

    1738 ft · 43 sec

  38. 38

    Continue on Hazel Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Hazel Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hazel Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
7 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
251 mi · 56%
Foothill Freeway
81.2 mi · 18%
CA 99 North
30 mi · 7%
Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 5%
Pomona Freeway
12.1 mi · 3%
Bradshaw Road
11.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.8 mi
389.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
04h 14m from Riverside
Leave By
7:02 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverside and Sunny near Orangevale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 445.6 miles (717.1 km) and usually takes 08h 28m 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?

Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222.9 miles from Riverside and 222.7 miles from Orangevale.

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

The direct path is about 389.8 miles (627.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 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 $90.69 one way or $181.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Orangevale.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kettleman City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kettleman City.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Orangevale. Straight-line distance: 389.84 mi (627.38 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
Orangevale

#2 Orangevale

Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California

Population33,960
Coordinates38.6785100, -121.2257800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)
End: Orangevale (-121.22578, 38.67851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 717 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.72 gal
59.52 L · about $90.69
Round trip
$181.38
31.44 gal · 119.04 L
Estimated CO2
139.7 kg one way
Round trip: 279.4 kg / 616 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $90.69 $181.38
Mid-grade $6.07 $95.36 $190.72
Premium $6.24 $98.14 $196.28
Diesel $7.57 $118.95 $237.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverside and Orangevale. The current time is 00:08:39.

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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.