How far is Riverside, CA from Parlier, CA?

The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Parlier, CA is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.22 mi
04h 58m
Flight
219.48 mi
353.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.48 mi
Kilometers
353.22 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.22 mi
Kilometers
412.34 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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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 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parlier
Thu, Apr 23, 11:07 AM PDT
Return by in Riverside
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-04-23T06:08
Arrive Parlier
Thu, Apr 23, 11:07 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:04 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lebec
CA

City in California, United States of America

From Riverside
128.2 mi
02h 29m
To Parlier
128 mi
02h 29m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    78.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Golden State Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Road 12, 18th Avenue

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Road 12

    592 ft · 12 sec · Road 12

  27. 27

    Continue on 18th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 18th Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on South Mendocino Avenue

    5.1 mi · 7 min · South Mendocino Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Manning Avenue

    2260 ft · 38 sec · East Manning Avenue

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on East Manning Avenue

    2991 ft · 58 sec · East Manning Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Newmark Avenue

    2473 ft · 47 sec · South Newmark Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Fresno Street

    829 ft · 37 sec · Fresno Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fresno Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Freeway
81.2 mi · 32%
Golden State Highway
78.7 mi · 31%
Golden State Freeway
55.6 mi · 22%
Pomona Freeway
12.1 mi · 5%
Van Buren Boulevard
6.06 mi · 2%
South Mendocino Avenue
5.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Continue on Golden State Highway

78.7 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
219.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebec
02h 29m from Riverside
Leave By
7:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Parlier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km) and usually takes 04h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.2 miles from Riverside and 128 miles from Parlier.

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

The direct path is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.15 one way or $104.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lebec

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lebec, 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 Lebec.

BUS

Fillmore, California

50 mi away
718 West Ventura St.
BUS

Tehachapi, California

50 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Santa Paula, California

58 mi away
245 South Palm Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

60 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Parlier. Straight-line distance: 219.48 mi (353.22 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
Parlier

#2 Parlier

City in Fresno County, California, United States

Population15,848
Coordinates36.6116200, -119.5270700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)
End: Parlier (-119.52707, 36.61162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.04 gal
34.22 L · about $52.15
Round trip
$104.30
18.08 gal · 68.44 L
Estimated CO2
80.3 kg one way
Round trip: 160.7 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $52.15 $104.30
Mid-grade $6.07 $54.84 $109.67
Premium $6.24 $56.44 $112.87
Diesel $7.57 $68.41 $136.81

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 Parlier. The current time is 06:08:58.

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.