How far is Riverside, CA from Squaw Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Squaw Valley, CA is about 265.9 miles (428 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219 miles (352.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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 05h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Squaw Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Squaw Valley.
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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
55.3 mi · 59 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillman Street, Prosperity Avenue
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on North Hillman Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Hillman Street
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Continue on Road 108
3.5 mi · 5 min · Road 108
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Continue on South Demaree Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · South Demaree Street
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Continue on North Demaree Road
2582 ft · 42 sec · North Demaree Road
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Continue on North Demaree Street
2649 ft · 45 sec · North Demaree Street
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Turn right onto West Riggin Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · West Riggin Avenue
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Turn left onto North Dinuba Boulevard
2783 ft · 57 sec · North Dinuba Boulevard
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Continue on Road 124
7.4 mi · 10 min · Road 124
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Continue on Dinuba Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dinuba Boulevard
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Continue on Road 128
7.7 mi · 12 min · Road 128
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Continue on Road 128
1.8 mi · 3 min · Road 128
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Turn left onto Avenue 460
1 mi · 2 min · Avenue 460
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Turn right onto South Hills Valley Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · South Hills Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Kings Canyon Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · East Kings Canyon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kings Canyon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Squaw Valley.
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
55.3 mi · 00h 59m
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 Squaw Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Squaw Valley?
The road trip is about 265.9 miles (428 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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 133 miles from Riverside and 132.8 miles from Squaw Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219 miles (352.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 6:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.11 one way or $108.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Mostly Sunny near Squaw Valley.
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 Squaw Valley. Straight-line distance: 218.97 mi (352.4 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 Squaw Valley
Community in Placer County, California, USA
| Population | 3,162 |
| Coordinates | 36.7402300, -119.2467900 |
| Altitude | 497 |
| Country | United States |
End: Squaw Valley (-119.24679, 36.74023)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $54.11 | $108.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $56.90 | $113.80 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $58.56 | $117.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $70.98 | $141.96 |
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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