How far is Sacramento, CA from Chino, CA?

The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Chino, CA is about 416.1 miles (669.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 380.2 miles (611.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
416.05 mi
07h 42m
Flight
380.15 mi
611.79 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Sacramento.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
380.15 mi
Kilometers
611.79 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
416.05 mi
Kilometers
669.57 km
Drive Time
07h 42m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chino
Tue, Apr 21, 3:17 PM PDT
Return by in Sacramento
Tue, Apr 21, 10:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacramento
2026-04-21T07:34
Arrive Chino
Tue, Apr 21, 3:17 PM PDT
Route Timing
07h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:43 PM to 3:13 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
8:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sacramento
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 Sacramento
208.2 mi
03h 51m
To Chino
207.9 mi
03h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Chino.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Chino.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    2904 ft · 2 min · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto P Street

    2746 ft · 1 min · P Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles

    1146 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

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

    2877 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    236.6 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena

    1347 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Orange Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Chino Valley Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Chino Avenue

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Chino Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Chino Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    41 m · 8 sec · Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Chino.

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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
355 mi · 85%
Foothill Freeway
44 mi · 11%
Chino Valley Freeway
4.91 mi · 1%
Orange Freeway
3.16 mi · 1%
Chino Avenue
2.85 mi · 1%
Golden State Freeway
2 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
07h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
380.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettleman City
03h 51m from Sacramento
Leave By
8:34 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sacramento and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chino.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Chino?

The road trip is about 416.1 miles (669.6 km) and usually takes 07h 42m 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 208.2 miles from Sacramento and 207.9 miles from Chino.

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

The direct path is about 380.2 miles (611.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 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 $84.69 one way or $169.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sacramento and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chino.

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 Sacramento and Chino. Straight-line distance: 380.15 mi (611.79 km).

Sacramento

#1 Sacramento

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.

Population512,838
Coordinates38.5815700, -121.4944000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Chino

#2 Chino

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population92,290
Coordinates34.0122300, -117.6889400
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento (-121.4944, 38.58157)
End: Chino (-117.68894, 34.01223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 670 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.68 gal
55.57 L · about $84.69
Round trip
$169.38
29.36 gal · 111.14 L
Estimated CO2
130.5 kg one way
Round trip: 260.9 kg / 575 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $84.69 $169.38
Mid-grade $6.07 $89.05 $178.10
Premium $6.24 $91.65 $183.29
Diesel $7.57 $111.08 $222.17

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Chino. The current time is 07:34:30.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.