How far is Riverside, CA from Westmont, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Westmont, CA is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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 Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Westmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Westmont.
-
1
Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
-
2
Turn slight right onto Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
-
3
Take the ramp slight right toward CA 91 West: Beach Cities
1486 ft · 38 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Riverside Freeway
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1526 ft · 20 sec
-
6
Continue straight
16.7 mi · 19 min
-
7
Keep slight right to continue on Riverside Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Riverside Freeway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
1.3 km · 2 min
-
9
Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Santa Ana Freeway
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward Norwalk Boulevard, Imperial Highway
1208 ft · 32 sec
-
11
Continue on Adoree Street
2602 ft · 54 sec · Adoree Street
-
12
Turn left onto Imperial Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Imperial Highway
-
13
Turn left onto Hoxie Avenue
926 ft · 20 sec · Hoxie Avenue
-
14
Take the ramp right toward I 105 West
930 ft · 23 sec
-
15
Continue on Century Freeway
1699 ft · 22 sec · Century Freeway
-
16
Keep slight right to continue on Century Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Century Freeway
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward Vermont Avenue
1323 ft · 36 sec
-
18
Turn right onto South Vermont Avenue
616 ft · 18 sec · South Vermont Avenue
-
19
Turn left onto West Imperial Highway
2643 ft · 51 sec · West Imperial Highway
-
20
Turn right onto South Normandie Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Normandie Avenue
-
21
Turn left onto West 105th Street
691 ft · 32 sec · West 105th Street
-
22
Turn right
52 m · 12 sec
-
23
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Westmont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Main Street
Continue straight
16.7 mi · 00h 19m
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 Westmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Westmont?
The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Placentia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Riverside and 29.7 miles from Westmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.06 one way or $24.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Westmont.
Stop Ideas Near Placentia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
City of Tustin Parks & Recreation
bamboo house
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Placentia.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Irvine Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Westmont. Straight-line distance: 51.94 mi (83.59 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 Westmont
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 31,853 |
| Coordinates | 33.9414000, -118.3023000 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westmont (-118.3023, 33.9414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $12.06 | $24.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $15.82 | $31.63 |
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 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.