Trip from Riverside, CA to Sun Village, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

68 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 21m ★

6 AM

1h 28m

8 AM

1h 41m

10 AM

1h 32m

12 PM

1h 31m

3 PM

1h 33m

5 PM

1h 41m

8 PM

1h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Riverside, CA to Sun Village, CA covers 68 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on CA 138, Barstow Freeway, Riverside Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34 miles on CA 138. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 68 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m 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 1h 27m highway drive covering 68 miles, with most of the trip on CA 138 and Barstow Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 34 miles on CA 138.

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.

CA 138 is the longest continuous segment at about 34 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 138 and Barstow Freeway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward CA 91 East: San Bernardino

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward CA 91 East: San Bernardino

5

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | CA 91 / Riverside Freeway

Merge onto CA 91 / Riverside Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

4

24 mi into trip | ~28m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

8

31.1 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward CA 138: Palmdale, Silverwood Lake

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 131 Toward CA 138: Palmdale, Silverwood Lake

4

67.9 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | East Avenue R 14

Turn right onto East Avenue R 14

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Riverside, CA to Sun Village, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Silverwood Lake along the way.

Silverwood Lake

31.1 mi in | ~36m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
CA 138	34 mi	46m
Barstow Freeway	8.9 mi	9m
Riverside Freeway	8.6 mi	9m
Barstow and Mojave Freeway	6.8 mi	7m
San Bernardino Freeway	5.5 mi	6m
96th Street East	2.6 mi	4m
Central Avenue	0.7 mi	1m
East Avenue R 14	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: CA 138 — 34 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverside, CA and Sun Village, CA.

1

Start on this road

87 ft · 8 sec · this road

2

Turn slight right onto Central Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue

3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward CA 91 East: San Bernardino Use the left lane.

4

Merge onto CA 91

8.6 mi · 9 min · Riverside Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Continue on I 215

5.5 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Continue on I 215

8.9 mi · 9 min · Barstow Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 13 sec

8

Continue on I 15

6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 131 Toward CA 138: Palmdale, Silverwood Lake Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Turn left onto CA 138

34 mi · 46 min · CA 138

11

Turn right onto 96th Street East

2.6 mi · 4 min · 96th Street East

12

Turn right onto East Avenue R 14

383 ft · 16 sec · East Avenue R 14

13

Arrive at destination

East Avenue R 14

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34 mi from Riverside, CA · 40m into the drive

census designated place in San Bernardino County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Crestline, CA

34 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

San Bernardino, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hesperia, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34 miles from Riverside, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sun Village, CA

The final approach into Sun Village, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.63 one way

$31.26 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.02	$16.11	$32.21
premium	$6.18	$16.54	$33.07
diesel	$5.61	$15.01	$30.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$16

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.4	$7.14	$3.26
Efficient EV	17	$5.95	$2.72
EV Truck/SUV	27.2	$9.52	$4.35

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Riverside, CA

Late night in Riverside on Friday

Local time

2:23 AM

PDT

Current temp

51°F

Mostly Clear

E 0 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Sun Village, CA

Late night in Sun Village on Friday

Local time

2:23 AM

PDT

Current temp

45°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

6 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

1h 27m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Sun Village, CA covers 68 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are CA 138, Barstow Freeway, Riverside 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 34 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 $15.63 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 68 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (CA 91 / Riverside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

On the drive from Riverside, CA to Sun Village, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Silverwood Lake along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Sun Village, CA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Riverside, CA

Sun Village, CA

Same local time

6 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 27m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the best time to leave?

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