How far is Lincoln, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Lincoln, CA to Fontana, CA is about 459.2 miles (739 km), with a travel time of about 08h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 394.7 miles (635.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 08h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Kings County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Fontana.
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Start on Lincoln Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward CA 65 South: Roseville
896 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Sacramento
2423 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
803 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
59 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 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
16.1 mi · 19 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
1796 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Sierra Avenue
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Turn left onto Merrill Avenue
63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Fontana.
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 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.
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 Lincoln and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Fontana?
The road trip is about 459.2 miles (739 km) and usually takes 08h 30m 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?
Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 229.7 miles from Lincoln and 229.5 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 394.7 miles (635.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 $93.46 one way or $186.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Avenal
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 Avenal.
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Corcoran station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 394.72 mi (635.24 km).
#1 Lincoln
The most populous city in Placer County, California.
| Population | 48,996 |
| Coordinates | 38.8915600, -121.2930100 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fontana
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 216,173 |
| Coordinates | 34.0922300, -117.4350500 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 739 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 43m |
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 | $93.46 | $186.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $98.27 | $196.54 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $101.14 | $202.27 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $122.59 | $245.17 |
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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