Origin
Artesia, CA
Morning in Artesia on Saturday
Local time
7:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Artesia, CA to Irvine, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
24.6 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Artesia, CA
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Irvine, CA
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Trip Overview
Artesia to Irvine is 24.6 miles and takes about 31 minutes via I 405, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, connecting two points in California. You'll be spending most of your time on major freeways, making this a straightforward transit rather than a scenic excursion. With a drive time under an hour, it's ideal for a quick hop between these Southern California locales, perfect for a day trip.
About the Cities
Starting in Artesia, CA
Full guide →Artesia is a small town about 15 miles southeast of Los Angeles, also known as "Little India" as it's home to the second largest ethnic Indian population in the country, just behind New York City. There's a similar (lack of) atmosphere to neighboring Norwalk and Cerritos, but it's a great place to pick up an embroidered sari, woof down a tasty masala dosa, and catch a recent Bollywood flick on the large screen.
Arriving in Irvine, CA
Full guide →Founded 1971
Irvine is a city of 308,000 people (2020) in Orange County, California. Irvine is one of the newest and largest cities in Orange County, and it is still growing. The city is a perfectly planned suburbia. The Irvine Company started developing the area in the 1960s and the city was formally incorporated on December 28, 1971.
Top landmarks
- • Pretend City Children's Museum — children's Museum in California, U.S.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 24.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 86% of the drive taking place on major freeways like the San Gabriel River Freeway and the San Diego Freeway (I 405). Expect a consistent driving experience for the majority of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 10.3 miles on I 405, offering a period of steady travel. While largely a freeway experience, the approach to your destination may involve transitioning to local roads as you exit the main highway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 405 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and San Diego Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Pioneer Boulevard.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 24.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pioneer Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 605 / San Gabriel River Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Pioneer Boulevard
Turn right onto Pioneer Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.6 mi into trip
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~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway S...
6
3.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 605 / San Gabriel River Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 605 / San Gabriel River Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6.1 mi into trip
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~9m in
Keep left at fork toward I 405 South, CA 22 East: Garden Grove
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 405 South, CA 22 East: Garden Grove
6
6.9 mi into trip
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~11m in
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I 405 / San Diego Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405 / San Diego Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| San Diego Freeway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| San Gabriel River Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Pioneer Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Carson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 183rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 10.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Artesia, CA and Irvine, CA.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 183rd Street
282 ft
·
11 sec
·
183rd Street
3
Turn right onto Pioneer Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Pioneer Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Carson Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Carson Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway South
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 605
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
San Gabriel River Freeway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 605
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
San Gabriel River Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 405 South, CA 22 East: Garden Grove
9
Merge onto I 405
141 ft
·
1 sec
·
San Diego Freeway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 405
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
San Diego Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
I 405
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.31 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Irvine, CA
Morning in Irvine on Saturday
Local time
7:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Artesia, CA to Irvine, CA covers 24.6 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 405, San Diego Freeway, San Gabriel River Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from Artesia, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 24.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pioneer Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 605 / San Gabriel River Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Artesia, CA to Irvine, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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