How far is Foothill Farms, CA from Fontana, CA?

The driving distance from Foothill Farms, CA to Fontana, CA is about 441.5 miles (710.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 384.4 miles (618.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 20m 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
441.46 mi
08h 10m
Flight
384.45 mi
618.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
384.45 mi
Kilometers
618.71 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
441.46 mi
Kilometers
710.46 km
Drive Time
08h 10m

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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 08h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fontana
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM PDT
Return by in Foothill Farms
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Foothill Farms
2026-04-22T16:11
Arrive Fontana
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:10 PM to 3:40 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
7:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Foothill Farms
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
Kettleman City
CA

Census-designated place in Kings County, California

From Foothill Farms
220.8 mi
04h 05m
To Fontana
220.6 mi
04h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Foothill Farms and Fontana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Foothill Farms and Fontana.

  1. 1

    Start on Hillsdale Boulevard

    144 m · 15 sec · Hillsdale Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Hillsdale Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hillsdale Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    534 ft · 16 sec · Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Sacramento

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Capital City Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding

    803 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    59 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Westside Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Foothill Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Sierra Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Sierra Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Foothill Farms and Fontana.

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
27 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
355 mi · 80%
Foothill Freeway
67 mi · 15%
Capital City Freeway
10.6 mi · 2%
Sierra Avenue
3.3 mi · 1%
Golden State Freeway
2 mi
Hillsdale Boulevard
1.69 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
08h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
384.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
04h 05m from Foothill Farms
Leave By
7:40 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Foothill Farms and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Foothill Farms to Fontana?

The road trip is about 441.5 miles (710.5 km) and usually takes 08h 10m 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 220.8 miles from Foothill Farms and 220.6 miles from Fontana.

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

The direct path is about 384.4 miles (618.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 $89.88 one way or $179.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Foothill Farms and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.

Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kettleman City, 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 Kettleman City.

BUS

Kettleman City, California

3 mi away
3300 Hubert Way
BUS

Lemoore, California

34 mi away
300 E Street
RAIL

Corcoran station

38 mi away
1099 Otis Ave.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

41 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Foothill Farms and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 384.45 mi (618.71 km).

Foothill Farms

#1 Foothill Farms

Census designated place

Population33,121
Coordinates38.6787700, -121.3511400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Fontana

#2 Fontana

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

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: Foothill Farms (-121.35114, 38.67877)
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 710 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.58 gal
58.97 L · about $89.88
Round trip
$179.76
31.16 gal · 117.94 L
Estimated CO2
138.5 kg one way
Round trip: 276.9 kg / 610 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $89.88 $179.76
Mid-grade $6.07 $94.51 $189.02
Premium $6.24 $97.27 $194.53
Diesel $7.57 $117.89 $235.79

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Foothill Farms and Fontana. The current time is 16:11:02.

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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.