How far is Yucaipa, CA from Irvine, CA?
The driving distance from Yucaipa, CA to Irvine, CA is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Riverside County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yucaipa and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yucaipa and Irvine.
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Start on 2nd Street
20 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Yucaipa Boulevard
40 m · 3 sec · Yucaipa Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Yucaipa Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Yucaipa Boulevard
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Turn left onto Oak Glen Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Glen Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 West
910 ft · 22 sec · I 10 West
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
12 mi · 14 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215: Riverside, San Bernardino, Barstow
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 215 South: Riverside
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway
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Continue on Riverside Freeway
14.8 mi · 17 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1526 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 241 South: Irvine
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Eastern Transportation Corridor
5.7 mi · 7 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Transportation Corridor
6.4 mi · 7 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Continue on Jamboree Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Jamboree Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: San Diego
946 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · San Diego Freeway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · San Diego Freeway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yucaipa and Irvine.
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.
Riverside Freeway
Continue on Riverside Freeway
14.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Yucaipa and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yucaipa to Irvine?
The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Home Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Yucaipa and 35.6 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yucaipa and Mostly Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near Home Gardens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
Chino City Hall
Jurupa Valley City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Home Gardens.
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
Ontario
Pomona station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yucaipa and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 51.34 mi (82.63 km).
#1 Yucaipa
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 54,833 |
| Coordinates | 34.0336300, -117.0430900 |
| Altitude | 798 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-117.823114, 33.669436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $13.85 | $27.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $14.56 | $29.12 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $14.98 | $29.97 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
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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