How far is Riverside, CA from Yucaipa, CA?
The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Yucaipa, CA is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Yucaipa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Yucaipa.
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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
12.2 mi · 14 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oak Glen Road, Live Oak Canyon Road
1347 ft · 39 sec · Oak Glen Road / Live Oak Canyon Road
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Turn left onto Live Oak Canyon Road
610 ft · 12 sec · Live Oak Canyon Road
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Continue on Oak Glen Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Glen Road
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Turn right onto Yucaipa Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Yucaipa Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 2nd Street
4 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street
31 m · 12 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
11 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Yucaipa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
12.2 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Riverside and Sunny near Yucaipa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Yucaipa?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Loma Linda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Riverside and 13.2 miles from Yucaipa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Yucaipa.
Stop Ideas Near Loma Linda
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 Loma Linda.
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 Yucaipa. Straight-line distance: 20.97 mi (33.75 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 Yucaipa
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 54,833 |
| Coordinates | 34.0336300, -117.0430900 |
| Altitude | 798 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yucaipa (-117.04309, 34.03363)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.04 | $14.07 |
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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