How far is Sacramento, CA from Ontario, CA?
The driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Ontario, CA is about 419 miles (674.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 378.4 miles (608.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 30m 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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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 07h 45m.
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.
Census-designated place in Kings County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacramento and Ontario.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacramento and Ontario.
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Start on 9th Street
2904 ft · 2 min · 9th Street
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Turn right onto P Street
2746 ft · 1 min · P Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 50, I 5 South: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Los Angeles
1146 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Los Angeles
2877 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
59.4 mi · 1 hr 6 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
2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Orange Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: San Bernardino, Los Angeles
928 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: San Bernardino Freeway, San Bernardino
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
1.7 mi · 2 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Take the exit slight right
66 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 83: Ontario, Upland
1182 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto North Euclid Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Euclid Avenue
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Turn right onto West Transit Street
115 m · 18 sec · West Transit Street
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Turn right onto South Laurel Avenue
75 m · 15 sec · South Laurel Avenue
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Turn right onto West Holt Boulevard
139 m · 12 sec · West Holt Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holt Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacramento and Ontario.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near Ontario.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacramento to Ontario?
The road trip is about 419 miles (674.3 km) and usually takes 07h 45m 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 209.6 miles from Sacramento and 209.4 miles from Ontario.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 378.4 miles (608.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 $85.32 one way or $170.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sacramento and Mostly Sunny near Ontario.
Stop Ideas Near Kettleman City
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 Kettleman City.
Kettleman City, California
Lemoore, California
Corcoran station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacramento and Ontario. Straight-line distance: 378.37 mi (608.93 km).
#1 Sacramento
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,838 |
| Coordinates | 38.5815700, -121.4944000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ontario
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 183,393 |
| Coordinates | 34.0633400, -117.6508900 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ontario (-117.65089, 34.06334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 674 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 13m |
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 | $85.32 | $170.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $89.72 | $179.43 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $92.33 | $184.67 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $111.92 | $223.83 |
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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