How far is Riverside, CA from Winton, CA?

The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Winton, CA is about 334.6 miles (538.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 298.3 miles (480 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
334.6 mi
06h 25m
Flight
298.23 mi
479.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
298.23 mi
Kilometers
479.95 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.6 mi
Kilometers
538.49 km
Drive Time
06h 25m

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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 06h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM PDT
Return by in Riverside
Thu, Apr 23, 9:53 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-04-22T21:03
Arrive Winton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:25 PM to 1:55 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Oildale
CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

From Riverside
167.4 mi
03h 12m
To Winton
167.2 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    28.2 mi · 33 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Atwater Boulevard

    1940 ft · 47 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Atwater Boulevard

    63 m · 7 sec · Atwater Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Shaffer Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Shaffer Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Winton Way

    1317 ft · 38 sec · North Winton Way

  33. 33

    Turn right onto West Walnut Avenue

    19 m · 2 sec · West Walnut Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Walnut Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Highway
111 mi · 33%
Foothill Freeway
81.2 mi · 24%
Golden State Freeway
55.6 mi · 17%
Northbound California State Route 99
28.2 mi · 8%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 7%
Pomona Freeway
12.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Continue on Golden State Highway

111 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
298.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oildale
03h 12m from Riverside
Leave By
11:10 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Riverside and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 334.6 miles (538.5 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oildale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.4 miles from Riverside and 167.2 miles from Winton.

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

The direct path is about 298.3 miles (480 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.13 one way or $136.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winton.

Stop Ideas Near Oildale

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

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

RAIL

Bakersfield

5 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Wasco station

34 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Tehachapi, California

61 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Mojave, California

87 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Winton. Straight-line distance: 298.23 mi (479.95 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
Winton

#2 Winton

City in St.

Population10,613
Coordinates37.3893800, -120.6132500
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)
End: Winton (-120.61325, 37.38938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 538 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.81 gal
44.69 L · about $68.13
Round trip
$136.26
23.62 gal · 89.38 L
Estimated CO2
105 kg one way
Round trip: 209.9 kg / 463 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $68.13 $136.26
Mid-grade $6.07 $71.64 $143.28
Premium $6.24 $73.73 $147.46
Diesel $7.57 $89.37 $178.73

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 Winton. The current time is 21:03:21.

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.