How far is Taft, CA from Riverside, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Taft and Riverside is 143.17 miles (230.4 km).

Flight distance from Taft, CA to Riverside, CA is 143.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Taft to Riverside with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Taft, California to Riverside, California is: 174.03 miles (280.07 km) by car.

Driving from Taft to Riverside will take approximately 03 hours 08 minutes.

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#1 Taft

City in Kern County, California, United States

Population 8488
GPS Coordinates 35°8'33"N 119°27'23"W
Latitude 35.1424700
Longitude -119.4565100
Altitude 291
Country United States
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#2 Riverside

The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area. It is located in southern California. Riverside is known for its citrus industry, its history as a resort town, and its many attractions, such as the Mission Inn Riverside and the California Citrus State Historic Park.

Population 330786
GPS Coordinates 33°57'12"N 117°23'46"W
Latitude 33.9533500
Longitude -117.3961600
Altitude 252
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Taft and Riverside

The distance between Taft and Riverside is 280 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 06 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Taft and Riverside. The current time is 08:00:21.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 29 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 10 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.25 liters (6.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Taft and Riverside.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Taft to Riverside is $32.88 (diesel $38.05).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $32.88 $34.34 $35.27 $38.05

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Taft and Riverside (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Irvine, CA to Taft 164.49 miles (265 km)

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Driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Taft 142.88 miles (230 km)

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Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Taft 120.37 miles (194 km)

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Driving distance from Oakland, CA to Taft 268.22 miles (432 km)

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Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Taft 282.16 miles (454 km)

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Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Taft 245.19 miles (395 km)

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Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Taft 279.78 miles (450 km)

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