How far is Chula Vista, CA from Rohnert Park, CA?

The driving distance from Chula Vista, CA to Rohnert Park, CA is about 548.4 miles (882.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 504.7 miles (812.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
548.43 mi
10h 23m
Flight
504.67 mi
812.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
504.67 mi
Kilometers
812.19 km
Flight Time
01h 00m

Driving Distance

Road route
548.43 mi
Kilometers
882.62 km
Drive Time
10h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rohnert Park
Sat, Apr 18, 8:13 AM PDT
Return by in Chula Vista
Sat, Apr 18, 6:37 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chula Vista
2026-04-17T21:49
Arrive Rohnert Park
Sat, Apr 18, 8:13 AM PDT
Route Timing
10h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:24 PM to 5:54 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chula Vista
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lost Hills
CA

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

From Chula Vista
274.3 mi
05h 11m
To Rohnert Park
274.1 mi
05h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chula Vista and Rohnert Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chula Vista and Rohnert Park.

  1. 1

    Start on F Street

    16 m · 3 sec · F Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    146 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward CA 54 East

    1007 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South Bay Freeway

    1592 ft · 19 sec · South Bay Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 805

    958 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 805 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway

    18.7 mi · 21 min · Jacob Dekema Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto San Diego Freeway

    35.4 mi · 42 min · San Diego Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · San Diego Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · San Diego Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamboree Road

    1266 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    527 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jamboree Road

    760 ft · 18 sec · Jamboree Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto El Camino Real

    2.2 mi · 5 min · El Camino Real

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Newport Avenue

    109 m · 14 sec · Newport Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles

    1127 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Santa Ana Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Golden State Freeway

    25.5 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · MacArthur Freeway

  37. 37

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on John T. Knox Freeway

    12.9 mi · 17 min · John T. Knox Freeway

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 North: San Rafeal

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    29.7 mi · 35 min · Redwood Highway

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 116 West: Sebastopol, Downtown Cotati

    1508 ft · 41 sec

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Gravenstein Highway

    137 m · 17 sec · Gravenstein Highway

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Old Redwood Highway

    130 m · 7 sec · Old Redwood Highway

  44. 44

    Turn slight right onto Commerce Boulevard

    1605 ft · 44 sec · Commerce Boulevard

  45. 45

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Boulevard

    9 m · 1 sec · Southwest Boulevard

  46. 46

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Boulevard

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Almond Street

    49 m · 9 sec · Almond Street

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Alta Avenue

    72 m · 10 sec · Alta Avenue

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alta Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chula Vista and Rohnert Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
49 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
226 mi · 41%
San Diego Freeway
60.9 mi · 11%
Golden State Freeway
50 mi · 9%
I 5 Truck North
37.7 mi · 7%
Santa Ana Freeway
30.4 mi · 6%
Redwood Highway
29.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

226 mi · 04h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
504.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost Hills
05h 11m from Chula Vista
Leave By
3:12 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chula Vista and Sunny near Rohnert Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chula Vista to Rohnert Park?

The road trip is about 548.4 miles (882.6 km) and usually takes 10h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lost Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 274.3 miles from Chula Vista and 274.1 miles from Rohnert Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 504.7 miles (812.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $111.63 one way or $223.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chula Vista and Sunny near Rohnert Park.

Stop Ideas Near Lost Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lost Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost Hills.

RAIL

Wasco station

33 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Kettleman City, California

47 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
RAIL

Corcoran station

55 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
RAIL

Bakersfield

67 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chula Vista and Rohnert Park. Straight-line distance: 504.67 mi (812.19 km).

Chula Vista

#1 Chula Vista

The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.

Population272,979
Coordinates32.6400500, -117.0842000
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Rohnert Park

#2 Rohnert Park

A city in Sonoma County, California.

Population42,975
Coordinates38.3396400, -122.7011000
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Chula Vista (-117.0842, 32.64005)
End: Rohnert Park (-122.7011, 38.33964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 883 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.35 gal
73.26 L · about $111.63
Round trip
$223.26
38.7 gal · 146.52 L
Estimated CO2
172 kg one way
Round trip: 343.9 kg / 758 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $111.63 $223.26
Mid-grade $6.07 $117.38 $234.75
Premium $6.24 $120.80 $241.60
Diesel $7.57 $146.42 $292.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chula Vista and Rohnert Park. The current time is 21:49:45.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.