How far is South Lake Tahoe, CA from Riverside, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between South Lake Tahoe and Riverside is 372.89 miles (600.11 km).

Flight distance from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Riverside, CA is 372.89 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 52 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 47 minutes to travel from South Lake Tahoe to Riverside with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from South Lake Tahoe, California to Riverside, California is: 436.55 miles (702.55 km) by car.

Driving from South Lake Tahoe to Riverside will take approximately 07 hours 51 minutes.

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#1 South Lake Tahoe

City in California

Population 22847
GPS Coordinates 38°55'60"N 119°59'4"W
Latitude 38.9332400
Longitude -119.9843500
Altitude 1901
Country United States
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#2 Riverside

The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area. It is located in southern California. Riverside is known for its citrus industry, its history as a resort town, and its many attractions, such as the Mission Inn Riverside and the California Citrus State Historic Park.

Population 330786
GPS Coordinates 33°57'12"N 117°23'46"W
Latitude 33.9533500
Longitude -117.3961600
Altitude 252
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between South Lake Tahoe and Riverside

The distance between South Lake Tahoe and Riverside is 703 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 48 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between South Lake Tahoe and Riverside. The current time is 23:27:40.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 14 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 10 hours 54 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 08 hours 43 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 07 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 06 hours 14 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 05 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 05 hours 26 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 58.31 liters (15.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Lake Tahoe and Riverside.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Lake Tahoe to Riverside is $82.49 (diesel $95.45).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $82.49 $86.14 $88.47 $95.45

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Lake Tahoe and Riverside (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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