How far is Fontana, CA from McKinleyville, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to McKinleyville, CA is about 729.2 miles (1173.6 km), with a travel time of about 13h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 597.7 miles (961.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 13m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and McKinleyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and McKinleyville.
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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 right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
53.8 mi · 1 hr · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Westside Freeway
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Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
31.6 mi · 34 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 44: Eureka, Susanville
915 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 44 West: Eureka, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Pine Street
149 m · 18 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Eureka Way
25 mi · 30 min · Eureka Way
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Continue straight
109.8 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
3133 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bank Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Bank Road
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right
26 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
4 m · 1 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 McKinleyville.
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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Fontana and Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain near McKinleyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to McKinleyville?
The road trip is about 729.2 miles (1173.6 km) and usually takes 13h 36m 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?
Tracy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 364.7 miles from Fontana and 364.6 miles from McKinleyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 597.7 miles (961.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 131.5 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 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 $148.44 one way or $296.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 228.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fontana and Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain near McKinleyville.
Stop Ideas Near Tracy
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 Tracy.
Tracy, California
Tracy, CA
Manteca, CA
Stockton – San Joaquin Street
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and McKinleyville. Straight-line distance: 597.68 mi (961.87 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 McKinleyville
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California
| Population | 15,177 |
| Coordinates | 40.9465200, -124.1006200 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: McKinleyville (-124.10062, 40.94652)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 24h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 05m |
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 | $148.44 | $296.87 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $156.08 | $312.16 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $160.63 | $321.26 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $194.70 | $389.40 |
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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