How far is Citrus Heights, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Citrus Heights, CA to Fontana, CA is about 445.7 miles (717.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 383.9 miles (617.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 29m 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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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 08h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Kings County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Citrus Heights and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Citrus Heights and Fontana.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Mariposa Avenue
530 ft · 19 sec · Mariposa Avenue
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Turn right onto Antelope Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Antelope Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
803 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
59 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1347 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Foothill Freeway
24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
16.1 mi · 19 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
1796 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Sierra Avenue
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Turn left 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 Citrus Heights and Fontana.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
237 mi · 04h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Citrus Heights and Clear near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Citrus Heights to Fontana?
The road trip is about 445.7 miles (717.3 km) and usually takes 08h 14m 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?
Kettleman City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222.9 miles from Citrus Heights and 222.8 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 383.9 miles (617.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 $90.75 one way or $181.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Citrus Heights and Clear near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kettleman City.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Corcoran station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Citrus Heights and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 383.86 mi (617.76 km).
#1 Citrus Heights
A city in Sacramento County, California.
| Population | 87,691 |
| Coordinates | 38.7071200, -121.2810600 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 717 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 33m |
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 | $90.75 | $181.49 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $95.42 | $190.84 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $98.20 | $196.40 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $119.03 | $238.06 |
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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