Origin
Banning, CA
Late night in Banning on Tuesday
Local time
1:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Banning, CA to Riverside, 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
43m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Banning, CA
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Riverside, CA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Banning and Riverside, you are looking at a straightforward 33.8-mile trip that typically takes about 43 minutes. This Pacific Coast journey is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $8, it remains an economical way to navigate between these two California locations. Since the route focuses heavily on highway travel, you can expect a direct and efficient experience. It is an ideal trek for those who prioritize speed and simplicity over winding backroads or extended scenic detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Moreno Valley Freeway | 16.5 mi | 20m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Escondido Freeway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Riverside Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Moreno Valley Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Central Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ramsey Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Moreno Valley Freeway
— 16.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Banning, CA and Riverside, CA.
1
Start on Ramsey Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ramsey Street
2
Turn left onto South 8th Street
290 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 8th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
4
Merge onto I 10
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 93
Toward CA 60 West: Riverside
Use the slight left lane.
6
Continue on CA 60
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Moreno Valley Freeway
7
Continue on CA 60
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Moreno Valley Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on CA 60
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Moreno Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 215; CA 60
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Escondido Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.5 mi
·
3 min
Exit 34B
Toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto CA 91
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 62
Toward Central Avenue, Riverside Plaza Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn slight left
171 ft
·
12 sec
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 32.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South 8th Street
Turn left onto South 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward CA 60 West: Riverside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 93
Toward CA 60 West: Riverside
8
29.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities
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 34B
Toward CA 91 West: Riverside, Beach Cities
8
32.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Central Avenue, Riverside Plaza Avenue
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 62
Toward Central Avenue, Riverside Plaza Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.77 one way
$15.54 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| premium | $6.18 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Tuesday
Local time
1:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 73% of your journey spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will navigate a series of major arteries, including the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, the Moreno Valley Freeway, and the Escondido Freeway. You should prepare for a consistent interstate experience, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.5 miles along the Moreno Valley Freeway. Because this route relies so heavily on major highways, the drive maintains a predictable, fast-paced rhythm from start to finish. Expect a steady, functional commute that keeps you moving toward your destination without the need for complex navigation.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on Moreno Valley Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Moreno Valley Freeway and Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near South 8th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (South 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Banning, CA to Riverside, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Beach Cities along the way.
Beach Cities
29.2 mi in
|
~35m
About the Cities
Starting in Banning, CA
Full guide →Founded 1913
Banning is a city in Riverside County in Southern California.
Top landmarks
- • Gilman Ranch — historic ranch, and stagecoach station in Banning, Riverside County, California.
Arriving in Riverside, CA
Full guide →Founded 1870
Riverside is a city in Riverside County in California. With a population of over 300,000, the city plays host to a diverse cross-section of people and has a rich history. Riverside is approximately 55 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. It is a center for higher education, with one community college, a large state university, and two private universities. A hub of regional commerce and transportation, it is a city with an intriguing past and a promising future, and is worth a visit.
Top landmarks
- • Mission Inn — hotel in Riverside, California
- • Universalist Unitarian Church of Riverside — church building in Riverside, California, USA
- • First Congregational Church of Riverside — church building in Riverside, California, United States of America
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 43m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on Moreno Valley Freeway. 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 Riverside, 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 0.5 miles (South 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Riverside, 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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