How far is Soledad, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Soledad, CA to Fontana, CA is about 322.6 miles (519.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.3 miles (438.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 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.
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.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 06h 12m.
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.
Place in Kern County California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soledad and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soledad and Fontana.
-
1
Start on Front Street
2029 ft · 60 sec · Front Street
-
2
Turn right
1026 ft · 16 sec
-
3
Take the ramp straight
1333 ft · 33 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
69.9 mi · 1 hr 21 min · El Camino Real
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward CA 46 East: Fresno, Bakersfield
968 ft · 30 sec
-
6
Turn left
24.5 mi · 29 min
-
7
Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
-
8
Turn slight right
149 m · 6 sec
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Antelope Road
-
10
Continue on Paso Robles Highway
32.3 mi · 39 min · Paso Robles Highway
-
11
Take the exit slight right
2047 ft · 25 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
56.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Westside Freeway
-
13
Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1347 ft · 18 sec
-
16
Continue on Foothill Freeway
24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway
-
17
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway
-
18
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
-
19
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
-
20
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
-
21
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
-
22
Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
16.1 mi · 19 min · Foothill Freeway
-
23
Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
1796 ft · 46 sec
-
24
Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Sierra Avenue
-
25
Turn left onto Merrill Avenue
63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Soledad and Fontana.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
El Camino Real
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
69.9 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Soledad and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Soledad to Fontana?
The road trip is about 322.6 miles (519.1 km) and usually takes 06h 12m 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?
Buttonwillow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.2 miles from Soledad and 161.3 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.3 miles (438.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 $65.65 one way or $131.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Soledad and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Buttonwillow
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 Buttonwillow.
Wasco station
Bakersfield
Corcoran station
Kettleman City, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soledad and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 272.3 mi (438.22 km).
#1 Soledad
City in Monterey County, California, United States
| Population | 25,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.4246900, -121.3263200 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| 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: 519 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $65.65 | $131.30 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $69.03 | $138.06 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $71.05 | $142.09 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $86.11 | $172.22 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.