How far is Blythe, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Blythe, CA to Fontana, CA is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blythe and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blythe and Fontana.
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Start on East Hobsonway
83 m · 13 sec · East Hobsonway
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Continue on East Hobsonway
3096 ft · 2 min · East Hobsonway
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Turn left onto South Lovekin Boulevard
950 ft · 23 sec · South Lovekin Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
92.6 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
33.7 mi · 36 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
39.9 mi · 44 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue
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Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blythe and Fontana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
92.6 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Blythe and Sunny near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blythe to Fontana?
The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coachella is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Blythe and 88.5 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.00 one way or $72.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blythe and Sunny near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Coachella
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Turtle Back Mesa Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Indigo Coachella, an IHG Hotel
Indio City Hall
Coachella City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coachella.
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Palm Springs (Buses), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blythe and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 166.25 mi (267.55 km).
#1 Blythe
City in California
| Population | 19,673 |
| Coordinates | 33.6103000, -114.5963500 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fontana
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 216,173 |
| Coordinates | 34.0922300, -117.4350500 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $36.00 | $72.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $37.85 | $75.70 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $38.96 | $77.91 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $47.22 | $94.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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