How far is Riverside, CA from Running Springs, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Running Springs, CA is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Running Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Running Springs.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Central Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CA 91 East: San Bernardino
1454 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Redlands
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 210 West: Highland, Big Bear
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Continue on Foothill Freeway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 330 North: Big Bear
2035 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Steve Faris Memorial Highway
14.8 mi · 25 min · Steve Faris Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right onto Running Springs
604 ft · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Hilltop Drive
815 ft · 17 sec · Hilltop Drive
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Continue on Hilltop Boulevard
122 m · 11 sec · Hilltop Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wagon Wheel Drive
24 m · 3 sec · Wagon Wheel Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wagon Wheel Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Running Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Steve Faris Memorial Highway
Continue on Steve Faris Memorial Highway
14.8 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Riverside and Sunny near Running Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Running Springs?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Highland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Riverside and 17.6 miles from Running Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Running Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Highland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bear Springs Hotel
City Hall
San Bernardino County Land Use
City of Fontana Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highland.
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
Perris, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Running Springs. Straight-line distance: 24.06 mi (38.72 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 Running Springs
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California
| Population | 4,862 |
| Coordinates | 34.2077900, -117.1092000 |
| Altitude | 1862 |
| Country | United States |
End: Running Springs (-117.1092, 34.20779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
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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