Midland, Texas to Riverside: Road Trip Guide & Distance

897.3 miles 1444 km · straight line
1076.7 miles estimated 1732.8 km · driving distance
21h 40min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Midland, Texas from Riverside?

The distance from Midland, Texas to Riverside is 897.3 miles (1444 km) as the crow flies. Riverside is located WNW of Midland, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1076.7 miles, taking about 21h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Both are located in United States — Midland, Texas in Texas and Riverside in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Midland, Texas and Riverside. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Midland, Texas to Riverside

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 40min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 0min $86–$162* Budget
Train ~28h 10min $129–$377* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Midland, Texas & Riverside

Quick Facts

Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m elevation
Riverside
33.95°N, 117.40°W
America/Los_Angeles
256m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 299 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients