How far is Rancho Cucamonga, CA from Chino Hills, CA?

The driving distance from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to Chino Hills, CA is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.15 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.27 mi
19.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.27 mi
Kilometers
19.75 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.15 mi
Kilometers
29.21 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chino Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 5:54 PM PDT
Return by in Rancho Cucamonga
Wed, Apr 22, 6:22 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rancho Cucamonga
2026-04-22T17:25
Arrive Chino Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 5:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rancho Cucamonga
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chino
CA

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

From Rancho Cucamonga
9.1 mi
00h 14m
To Chino Hills
9.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rancho Cucamonga and Chino Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Cucamonga and Chino Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    27 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Archibald Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Archibald Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Airport Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · East Airport Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Grove Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Grove Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward CA 60 West: Los Angeles

    1801 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Pomona Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Phillips Ranch Road

    1718 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Phillips Ranch Road

    1408 ft · 28 sec · Phillips Ranch Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Chino Hills Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Chino Hills Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right

    108 m · 31 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    106 m · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    127 m · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rancho Cucamonga and Chino Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pomona Freeway
7.66 mi · 42%
Archibald Avenue
2.99 mi · 16%
Chino Hills Parkway
2.26 mi · 12%
East Airport Drive
2.04 mi · 11%
Grove Avenue
2.01 mi · 11%
Phillips Ranch Road
0.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pomona Freeway

Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

7.66 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chino
00h 14m from Rancho Cucamonga
Leave By
7:32 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rancho Cucamonga and Sunny near Chino Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Chino Hills?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Rancho Cucamonga and 9.1 miles from Chino Hills.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rancho Cucamonga and Sunny near Chino Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Chino

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chino and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Coffee break 11.5 mi away

Your Home Away From Home

Covina , CA
5015 N Burnaby Dr, Covina, CA 91724, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Bed & breakfast
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
Stay option 4.2 mi away

Ayres Hotel Chino Hills

Chino Hills , CA
4785 Chino Hills Pkwy, Chino Hills, CA 91709, United States
Rating 4.5/5 1,105 reviews Hotel
Chino City Hall
Meeting point 2 mi away

Chino City Hall

Chino , CA
13220 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710
Rating 4.6/5 31 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Jurupa Valley City Hall
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Jurupa Valley City Hall

Jurupa Valley , CA
8930 Limonite Ave, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509, United States
Rating 4.6/5 11 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chino.

RAIL

Ontario

7 mi away
228 South Plum Street
RAIL

Pomona station

8 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Claremont, California

9 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

27 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rancho Cucamonga and Chino Hills. Straight-line distance: 12.27 mi (19.75 km).

Rancho Cucamonga

#1 Rancho Cucamonga

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

Population178,849
Coordinates34.1064000, -117.5931100
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Chino Hills

#2 Chino Hills

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population84,586
Coordinates33.9938000, -117.7588800
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Rancho Cucamonga (-117.59311, 34.1064)
End: Chino Hills (-117.75888, 33.9938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $3.69
Round trip
$7.38
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $3.69 $7.38
Mid-grade $6.07 $3.88 $7.76
Premium $6.24 $4.00 $7.99
Diesel $7.57 $4.84 $9.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rancho Cucamonga and Chino Hills. The current time is 17:25:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.