Origin
Mira Monte, CA
Late night in Mira Monte on Saturday
Local time
2:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mira Monte, 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
2h 46m
Distance
133.5 mi
215 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
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6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mira Monte, CA
Robert So
Riverside, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mira Monte, CA to Riverside, CA covers 133.5 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tico Road, North Ventura Avenue, Ojai Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.7 miles from Mira Monte, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 133.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 46m drive with frequent turns across 133.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tico Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mira Monte, CA to Riverside, CA is easy. At 2h 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mira Monte, CA to Riverside, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tico Road | — | — |
| North Ventura Avenue | — | — |
| Ojai Freeway | — | — |
| US 101 South | — | — |
| Ventura Freeway | — | — |
| Foothill Freeway | — | — |
| CA 57 South | — | — |
| Orange Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Tico Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mira Monte, CA and Riverside, CA.
1
Start on Cruzero Street
89 ft
·
9 sec
·
Cruzero Street
2
Turn right onto Tico Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Tico Road
3
Turn right onto North Ventura Avenue
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
North Ventura Avenue
4
Turn straight onto Ojai Freeway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Ojai Freeway
5
Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: Los Angeles
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 101 South: Los Angeles
6
Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
56 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Ventura Freeway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Ventura Freeway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ventura Freeway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ventura Freeway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ventura Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ventura Freeway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ventura Freeway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
Ventura Freeway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Ventura Freeway
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Ventura Freeway
14
Merge slight right onto Foothill Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Foothill Freeway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Foothill Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 57 South: Santa Ana
17
Continue on Orange Freeway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Orange Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
CA 71: Corona
19
Continue on Chino Valley Freeway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Chino Valley Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Riverside
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
CA 60 East: Riverside
21
Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Pomona Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Van Buren Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Buren Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue
23
Turn straight onto Mission Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Mission Boulevard
24
Continue on Van Buren Boulevard
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Van Buren Boulevard
25
Turn left onto Central Avenue
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Central Avenue
26
Turn sharp right
171 ft
·
13 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.7 miles from Mira Monte, CA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 29 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.7 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Riverside, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mira Monte, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mira Monte, CA
This is one driving day of about 133.5 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Mira Monte, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.7 mi from Mira Monte, CA · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.7 miles from Mira Monte, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Riverside, CA
The final approach into Riverside, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Riverside, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.68 one way
$61.37 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $31.62 | $63.24 |
| premium | $6.18 | $32.47 | $64.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.48 | $58.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.02 | $6.41 |
| Efficient EV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.68 | $5.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.69 | $8.54 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
2:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
19 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
2h 46m 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 Mira Monte, CA to Riverside, CA covers 133.5 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tico Road, North Ventura Avenue, Ojai Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.7 miles from Mira Monte, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.68 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Mira Monte, CA to Riverside, CA is easy. At 2h 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mira Monte, CA to Riverside, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mira Monte, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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