How far is Fontana, CA from Lindsay, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Lindsay, CA is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Lindsay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Lindsay.
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Start on Merrill Avenue
63 m · 6 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Sierra Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 210 West
1784 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
14.8 mi · 17 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
2.4 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
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
20 mi · 23 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right
686 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 65: Porterville, Sequoia National Park
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Porterville Highway
54 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Porterville Highway
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Turn sharp right onto West Hermosa Street
1196 ft · 24 sec · West Hermosa Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Hermosa Street
30 m · 2 sec · West Hermosa Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Hermosa Street
2649 ft · 55 sec · West Hermosa Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hermosa Street
20 m · 1 sec · East Hermosa Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Hermosa Street
116 m · 10 sec · East Hermosa Street
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Turn right onto North Mirage Avenue
957 ft · 25 sec · North Mirage Avenue
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Turn left onto East Honolulu Street
60 m · 11 sec · East Honolulu Street
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Lindsay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Porterville Highway
Continue on Porterville Highway
54 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fontana and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lindsay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Lindsay?
The road trip is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.3 miles from Fontana and 108.2 miles from Lindsay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 8:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.08 one way or $88.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fontana and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lindsay.
Stop Ideas Near Lebec
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 Lebec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Lindsay. Straight-line distance: 173.18 mi (278.7 km).
#1 Fontana
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 216,173 |
| Coordinates | 34.0922300, -117.4350500 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lindsay
City in Tulare County, California, United States
| Population | 12,908 |
| Coordinates | 36.2030100, -119.0881600 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lindsay (-119.08816, 36.20301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $44.08 | $88.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $46.34 | $92.69 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $47.70 | $95.39 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $57.81 | $115.62 |
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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