Origin
Artesia, CA
Late night in Artesia on Tuesday
Local time
3:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Artesia, CA to Irvine, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pioneer Boulevard
Turn right onto Pioneer Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~6m in
|
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
|
~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
|
~11m in
|
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.
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
Late night in Irvine on Tuesday
Local time
3:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°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
2 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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.
About the Cities
Starting in Artesia, CA
Full guide →Founded 1875
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on I 405. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Irvine, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Irvine, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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