Origin
Inglewood, CA
Morning in Inglewood on Tuesday
Local time
9:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Inglewood, 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
1h 20m
Distance
62.9 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Inglewood, CA
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Riverside, CA
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Trip Overview
Inglewood to Riverside is 62.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via the Riverside Freeway, Century Freeway, and Santa Ana Freeway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the sprawling Pacific Coast region of California, connecting two major urban centers. Given the relatively quick travel time, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. It's a straightforward drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Freeway | 34.8 mi | 40m |
| Century Freeway | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Santa Ana Freeway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Imperial Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| South La Brea Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Magnolia Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Hawthorne Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Madison Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Riverside Freeway
— 34.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inglewood, CA and Riverside, CA.
1
Start on East Manchester Boulevard
64 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Manchester Boulevard
2
Turn left onto South La Brea Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South La Brea Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto South La Brea Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South La Brea Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on Hawthorne Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hawthorne Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 105 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 105
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Century Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 105
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Century Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 16
Toward CA 19: Lakewood Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto CA 19
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lakewood Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Imperial Highway
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Imperial Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 5 South: Los Angeles
12
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
this road
Toward I 5 South: Santa Ana
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Merge onto I 5
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 114B
Toward CA 91 East: Riverside
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto CA 91
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 91
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Riverside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 60
Toward Madison Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Magnolia Avenue
20
Turn right
102 ft
·
8 sec
21
At end of road, turn left
181 ft
·
13 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Inglewood, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South La Brea Avenue
Turn left onto South La Brea Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 105 / Century Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 105 / Century Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward CA 19: Lakewood Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward CA 19: Lakewood Boulevard
7
25 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward CA 91 East: Riverside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 114B
Toward CA 91 East: Riverside
7
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward Madison Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 60
Toward Madison Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.46 one way
$28.91 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.90 | $29.80 |
| premium | $6.18 | $15.30 | $30.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.81 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Morning in Riverside on Tuesday
Local time
9:49 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
3 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
1h 20m 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 drive is 83% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on freeways. The longest continuous stretch on a freeway is 34.8 miles on the Riverside Freeway. Expect significant urban merging and dense exit traffic as you navigate through the Los Angeles metropolitan area and into the Inland Empire. The transition from highway to surface roads will occur as you approach your final destination in Riverside.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.8 mi on Riverside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Riverside Freeway and Century Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South La Brea Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.9 miles you will encounter 19 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: near the start (South La Brea Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (I 105 / Century Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Inglewood, CA
Full guide →Founded 1888
Inglewood is a city in Los Angeles County in Southern California. Sandwiched between South Los Angeles and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), it is a somewhat impoverished area. Though there isn't much for a tourist to see other than sporting events, there are some excellent eats here and a number of chain motels taking advantage of the city's proximity to LAX. Inglewood is the location of the SoFi Stadium (football, World Cup, Olympics), Intuit Dome (basketball, Olympics) and Kia Forum (concerts).
Top landmarks
- • Kia Forum — multi-purpose indoor arena in Inglewood, California, United States
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 1h 20m. Total distance: 62.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.8 miles on Riverside 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: near the start (South La Brea Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (I 105 / Century Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 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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