How far is Smith River, CA from Menifee, CA?
The driving distance from Smith River, CA to Menifee, CA is about 844.1 miles (1358.4 km), with a travel time of about 16h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 682.8 miles (1098.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 32h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 16h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smith River and Menifee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smith River and Menifee.
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Start on North Street
82 m · 17 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto North Fred D Haight Drive
140 m · 13 sec · North Fred D Haight Drive
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Turn right onto Route 101
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 101
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Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on L Street
3054 ft · 2 min · L Street
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Continue on Redwood Highway
73.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Redwood Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 299: Weaverville, Redding, Blue Lake, Willow Creek
1674 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
136.3 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Turn right onto Court Street
888 ft · 25 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Tehama Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Tehama Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Sacramento
3233 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
31.8 mi · 34 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Continue on Westside Freeway
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
78.8 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1347 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Foothill Freeway
24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Orange Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Chino Valley Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Riverside
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
23.2 mi · 27 min · Pomona Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 215, CA 60 Truck
2512 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
14.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 74 East: Hemet
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Menifee Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Menifee Road
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Turn left onto Heritage Lake Drive
1639 ft · 50 sec · Heritage Lake Drive
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Continue on Heritage Lake Drive
62 m · 11 sec · Heritage Lake Drive
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Turn right onto Riptide Drive
800 ft · 40 sec · Riptide Drive
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Turn left onto Witewater Drive
76 m · 12 sec · Witewater Drive
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Turn right onto Red Rock Court
59 m · 9 sec · Red Rock Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smith River and Menifee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
237 mi · 04h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Smith River and Sunny near Menifee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smith River to Menifee?
The road trip is about 844.1 miles (1358.4 km) and usually takes 16h 03m 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?
Morada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 418.1 miles from Smith River and 425.9 miles from Menifee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 682.8 miles (1098.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 161.3 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 $186.45 one way or $372.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 264.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Smith River and Sunny near Menifee.
Stop Ideas Near Morada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Lodi
Lodi City Animal Shelter
City of Lodi Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morada.
Robert J. Cabral Station
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Lodi
Manteca, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smith River and Menifee. Straight-line distance: 682.77 mi (1098.81 km).
#1 Smith River
Situated in Del Norte County at an elevation of 52 feet, this coastal community lies just south of the Oregon border where the Smith River empties into the Pacific Ocean.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9281700, -124.1470300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Menifee
The most populous city in Riverside County, California.
| Population | 97,675 |
| Coordinates | 33.7283500, -117.1464200 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| Country | United States |
End: Menifee (-117.14642, 33.72835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 31m |
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 | $6.26 | $186.45 | $372.91 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $193.54 | $387.08 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $199.20 | $398.40 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $250.54 | $501.08 |
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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