How far is Tustin, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from Tustin, CA to Riverside, CA is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tustin and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tustin and Riverside.
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Start on West 1st Street
1198 ft · 27 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto Yorba Street
884 ft · 20 sec · Yorba Street
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Turn left onto Irvine Boulevard
143 m · 20 sec · Irvine Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward CA 55 North
1371 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Costa Mesa Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Costa Mesa Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Costa Mesa Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
26.1 mi · 30 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison Street
1145 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Madison Street
2568 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn right
31 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
55 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tustin and Riverside.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Riverside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
26.1 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tustin and Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tustin to Riverside?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Corona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Tustin and 18.6 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tustin and Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Corona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tustin and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 28.54 mi (45.93 km).
#1 Tustin
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 79,815 |
| Coordinates | 33.7458500, -117.8261700 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-117.396162, 33.953244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.69 | $19.37 |
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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