How far is Riverside, CA from Pixley, CA?

The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Pixley, CA is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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
206.7 mi
04h 01m
Flight
175.8 mi
282.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.8 mi
Kilometers
282.92 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.7 mi
Kilometers
332.65 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pixley
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM PDT
Return by in Riverside
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-04-23T05:01
Arrive Pixley
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 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

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
Val Verde
CA

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

From Riverside
103.4 mi
02h 00m
To Pixley
103.3 mi
02h 00m

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
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.3 mi · 40 min · Golden State Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 96

    1205 ft · 29 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on South Park Drive

    1646 ft · 52 sec · South Park Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Davis Street

    62 m · 9 sec · East Davis Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Davis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Freeway
81.2 mi · 39%
Golden State Freeway
55.6 mi · 27%
Golden State Highway
37.3 mi · 18%
Pomona Freeway
12.1 mi · 6%
Van Buren Boulevard
6.06 mi · 3%
CA 57 North
4.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Continue on Golden State Highway

37.3 mi · 00h 40m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
175.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Val Verde
02h 00m from Riverside
Leave By
8:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Pixley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Val Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.4 miles from Riverside and 103.3 miles from Pixley.

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

The direct path is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 8:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.06 one way or $84.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Val Verde

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

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

RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

14 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Simi Valley

20 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

22 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road
BUS

Fillmore, California

24 mi away
718 West Ventura St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Pixley. Straight-line distance: 175.8 mi (282.92 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
Pixley

#2 Pixley

Census designated place

Population3,310
Coordinates35.9685600, -119.2917800
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)
End: Pixley (-119.29178, 35.96856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.61 L · about $42.06
Round trip
$84.11
14.58 gal · 55.22 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $42.06 $84.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $44.22 $88.44
Premium $6.24 $45.51 $91.02
Diesel $7.57 $55.16 $110.33

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 Pixley. The current time is 05:01:59.

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.