Origin
Riverside, CA
Afternoon in Riverside on Thursday
Local time
4:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverside, CA to Mead Valley, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverside, CA
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Mead Valley, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Riverside, CA to Mead Valley, CA covers 12.9 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, Cajalco Road, Harley John Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on Washington Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 12.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Street is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Magnolia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
8
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Magnolia Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Magnolia Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
9.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Cajalco Road
Turn left onto Cajalco Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Oakwood Street
Turn left onto Oakwood Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| Cajalco Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Harley John Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Mary Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Brockton Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Victoria Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Brown Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Magnolia Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— 6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside, CA and Mead Valley, CA.
1
Start on this road
181 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
102 ft
·
14 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto Magnolia Avenue
137 ft
·
10 sec
·
Magnolia Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Brockton Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brockton Avenue
5
Continue on Mary Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mary Street
6
Turn right onto Victoria Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Victoria Avenue
7
Turn left onto Washington Street
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Washington Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Harley John Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Harley John Road
9
Turn left onto Cajalco Road
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Cajalco Road
10
Turn right onto Brown Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown Street
11
Turn left onto Oakwood Street
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oakwood Street
12
Arrive at destination
Oakwood Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.93 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
| premium | $6.18 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Mead Valley, CA
Afternoon in Mead Valley on Thursday
Local time
4:24 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m 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 Riverside, CA to Mead Valley, CA covers 12.9 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, Cajalco Road, Harley John Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 miles from Riverside, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.96 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 straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Magnolia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Riverside, CA to Mead Valley, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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