How far is Riverside, CA from Orland, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Orland, CA is about 534.6 miles (860.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 480.1 miles (772.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 09h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Orland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Orland.
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Start on the route
55 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
70 m · 15 sec · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Buren Boulevard
6.1 mi · 8 min · Van Buren Boulevard
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Continue on Mission Boulevard
1434 ft · 24 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward CA 60 West
1617 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
12.1 mi · 14 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71 South, CA 71 North: Corona, Pomona
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 71 North: Pomona
2510 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chino Valley Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 North
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
53.8 mi · 1 hr · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
93.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 32 East: Orland, Chico
1214 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Newville Road
1384 ft · 36 sec · Newville Road
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Continue on West Walker Street
923 ft · 34 sec · West Walker Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Walker Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Orland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Riverside and Chance Rain near Orland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Orland?
The road trip is about 534.6 miles (860.3 km) and usually takes 09h 55m 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?
Tranquillity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 267.4 miles from Riverside and 267.2 miles from Orland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 480.1 miles (772.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 $108.80 one way or $217.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Chance Rain near Orland.
Stop Ideas Near Tranquillity
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 Tranquillity.
Madera
Fresno station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Lemoore, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Orland. Straight-line distance: 480.13 mi (772.69 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 Orland
City in Glenn County, California
| Population | 8,068 |
| Coordinates | 39.7473800, -122.1963700 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orland (-122.19637, 39.74738)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 860 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 40m |
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 | $108.80 | $217.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $114.40 | $228.81 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $117.74 | $235.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $142.71 | $285.43 |
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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