How far is Fontana, CA from Parlier, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Parlier, CA is about 250.8 miles (403.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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 04h 46m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Parlier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Parlier.
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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
6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
78.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Road 12, 18th Avenue
1754 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Road 12
592 ft · 12 sec · Road 12
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Continue on 18th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · 18th Avenue
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Continue on South Mendocino Avenue
5.1 mi · 7 min · South Mendocino Avenue
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Turn right onto East Manning Avenue
2260 ft · 38 sec · East Manning Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Manning Avenue
2991 ft · 58 sec · East Manning Avenue
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Turn left onto South Newmark Avenue
2473 ft · 47 sec · South Newmark Avenue
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Turn right onto Fresno Street
829 ft · 37 sec · Fresno Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fresno Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Parlier.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Highway
Continue on Golden State Highway
78.7 mi · 01h 24m
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 Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Parlier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Parlier?
The road trip is about 250.8 miles (403.7 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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 125.5 miles from Fontana and 125.4 miles from Parlier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 7:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.06 one way or $102.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Parlier.
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 Parlier. Straight-line distance: 210.22 mi (338.32 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 Parlier
City in Fresno County, California, United States
| Population | 15,848 |
| Coordinates | 36.6116200, -119.5270700 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parlier (-119.52707, 36.61162)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $51.06 | $102.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $53.68 | $107.37 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $55.25 | $110.50 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $66.97 | $133.94 |
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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