How far is Riverside, CA from Reedley, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Reedley, CA is about 257.3 miles (414.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.2 miles (348 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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City in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Reedley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Reedley.
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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 left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
76.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 384
798 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Diagonal 24
50 m · 6 sec · Diagonal 24
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Turn right onto Diagonal 27
1072 ft · 22 sec · Diagonal 27
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Continue on Avenue 384
2.7 mi · 4 min · Avenue 384
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Turn left onto Road 48
6 mi · 8 min · Road 48
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Continue on East Floral Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · East Floral Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Frankwood Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Frankwood Avenue
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Continue on I Street
1965 ft · 39 sec · I Street
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Turn right onto 11th Street
859 ft · 19 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto G Street
28 m · 3 sec · G Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · G Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Reedley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Highway
Continue on Golden State Highway
76.8 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Reedley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Reedley?
The road trip is about 257.3 miles (414.1 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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 128.7 miles from Riverside and 128.6 miles from Reedley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.2 miles (348 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 7:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.38 one way or $104.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Reedley.
Stop Ideas Near Lebec
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 Lebec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Reedley. Straight-line distance: 216.26 mi (348.03 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 Reedley
City in Fresno County, California, United States
| Population | 25,738 |
| Coordinates | 36.5963400, -119.4504000 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reedley (-119.4504, 36.59634)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $52.38 | $104.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $55.08 | $110.16 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $56.69 | $113.37 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $68.71 | $137.42 |
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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