Origin
Artesia, CA
Late night in Artesia on Saturday
Local time
3:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Artesia, CA to Riverside, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Riverside, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Artesia, CA to Riverside, CA covers 44.3 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Riverside Freeway, Artesia Freeway, Magnolia Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.2 miles on Riverside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 54m highway drive covering 44.3 miles, with most of the trip on Riverside Freeway and Artesia Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.2 miles on Riverside Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Riverside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and Artesia Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 183rd Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 44.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (183rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Pioneer Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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183rd Street
Turn left onto 183rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Pioneer Boulevard
Turn left onto Pioneer Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91 / Riverside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
42.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward Madison Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 60
Toward Madison Street
6
42.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Madison Street
Turn left onto Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Freeway | 35.2 mi | 40m |
| Artesia Freeway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Magnolia Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Pioneer Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Madison Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 183rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Riverside Freeway
— 35.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Artesia, CA and Riverside, CA.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 183rd Street
282 ft
·
15 sec
·
183rd Street
3
Turn left onto Pioneer Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pioneer Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward CA 91 East: Riverside
5
Merge onto CA 91
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Artesia Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on CA 91
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 60
Toward Madison Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Magnolia Avenue
11
Turn right
102 ft
·
8 sec
12
At end of road, turn left
181 ft
·
13 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Artesia, CA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Artesia, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Riverside, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Riverside, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.02 one way
$12.03 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $6.71 | $13.43 |
| premium | $4.15 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Riverside, CA
Late night in Riverside on Saturday
Local time
3:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°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
20 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
54m 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 Riverside, CA covers 44.3 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Riverside Freeway, Artesia Freeway, Magnolia Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.2 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 $6.02 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 10 decision points packed into just 44.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (183rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Pioneer Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Artesia, CA to Riverside, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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