How far is Lemoore, CA from San Bernardino, CA?
The driving distance from Lemoore, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lemoore and San Bernardino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemoore and San Bernardino.
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Start on Follett Street
907 ft · 25 sec · Follett Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Bush Street
146 m · 17 sec · West Bush Street
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Turn right onto North Lemoore Avenue
2153 ft · 46 sec · North Lemoore Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1122 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vincent Tolbert Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Otis Vincent Tolbert Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41: Fresno, Paso Robles
659 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Stratford, Paso Robles
978 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto 19 1/2 Avenue
23.7 mi · 33 min · 19 1/2 Avenue
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Turn left
1169 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
87.4 mi · 1 hr 34 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
22.8 mi · 26 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215: Barstow, Riverside
1209 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 215 South: Riverside
3196 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway
1033 ft · 14 sec · Barstow Freeway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 66 West: 5th Street, Civic Center
1873 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lemoore and San Bernardino.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
87.4 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lemoore and Mostly Sunny near San Bernardino.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lemoore to San Bernardino?
The road trip is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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 126 miles from Lemoore and 130 miles from San Bernardino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.09 one way or $104.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lemoore and Mostly Sunny near San Bernardino.
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 Lemoore and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 206.76 mi (332.75 km).
#1 Lemoore
City in Kings County, California, United States
| Population | 26,331 |
| Coordinates | 36.3007800, -119.7829100 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Bernardino
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 217,491 |
| Coordinates | 34.1083400, -117.2897700 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $52.09 | $104.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $54.78 | $109.55 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $56.37 | $112.75 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $68.33 | $136.66 |
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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