How far is Winton, CA from Riverside, CA?

The driving distance from Winton, CA to Riverside, CA is about 370 miles (595.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 298.3 miles (480 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 52m 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
370 mi
06h 26m
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
370 mi
Kilometers
595.46 km
Drive Time
06h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverside
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM PDT
Return by in Winton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winton
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Riverside
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:26 PM to 1:56 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
11:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winton
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 Winton
167.4 mi
03h 13m
To Riverside
202.6 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Walnut Avenue

    19 m · 7 sec · West Walnut Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Winton Way

    1317 ft · 39 sec · North Winton Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Shaffer Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Shaffer Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Atwater Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Atwater Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    907 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    41 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Orange Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Chino Valley Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Riverside

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Pomona Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Van Buren Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue

    2448 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Mission Boulevard

    852 ft · 15 sec · Mission Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Van Buren Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Van Buren Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn sharp right

    52 m · 13 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atwater Boulevard
103 mi · 28%
Golden State Freeway
92.8 mi · 25%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 16%
Foothill Freeway
44 mi · 12%
Pomona Freeway
12 mi · 3%
Van Buren Boulevard
6.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Atwater Boulevard

Merge slight left

61.5 mi · 01h 10m

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 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.7 mi
298.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oildale
03h 13m from Winton
Leave By
11:08 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 370 miles (595.5 km) and usually takes 06h 26m 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 Winton and 202.6 miles from Riverside.

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 71.7 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 $75.34 one way or $150.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Winton and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 298.23 mi (479.95 km).

Winton

#1 Winton

City in St.

Population10,613
Coordinates37.3893800, -120.6132500
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Riverside

#2 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
Start: West Walnut Avenue (-120.613249, 37.389418)
End: (-117.396162, 33.953244)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 595 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.06 gal
49.42 L · about $75.34
Round trip
$150.69
26.12 gal · 98.84 L
Estimated CO2
116.1 kg one way
Round trip: 232.1 kg / 512 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $75.34 $150.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $79.22 $158.44
Premium $6.24 $81.53 $163.07
Diesel $7.57 $98.83 $197.65

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 Winton and Riverside. The current time is 19:28:22.

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.