How far is Visalia, CA from San Bernardino, CA?
The driving distance from Visalia, CA to San Bernardino, CA is about 246 miles (395.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Visalia and San Bernardino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Visalia and San Bernardino.
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Start on East Main Street
76 m · 13 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Church Street
101 m · 19 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto East Acequia Avenue
662 ft · 38 sec · East Acequia Avenue
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Turn left onto South Locust Street
661 ft · 15 sec · South Locust Street
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Turn right onto West Mineral King Avenue
1082 ft · 20 sec · West Mineral King Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward CA 198 West
1314 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Denmare Street
1496 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto West Mineral King Avenue
719 ft · 17 sec · West Mineral King Avenue
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Turn left onto South Demaree Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Demaree Street
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Continue on Road 108
3.5 mi · 5 min · Road 108
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Continue on North Hillman Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Hillman Street
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Turn right onto East Prosperity Avenue
1198 ft · 32 sec · East Prosperity Avenue
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Turn left onto North Blackstone Street
917 ft · 21 sec · North Blackstone Street
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Take the ramp slight left
573 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
55.5 mi · 59 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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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
22.8 mi · 26 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215: Barstow, Riverside
1209 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 215 South: Riverside
3196 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway
1033 ft · 14 sec · Barstow Freeway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 66 West: 5th Street, Civic Center
1873 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Visalia and San Bernardino.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Visalia and Sunny near San Bernardino.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Visalia to San Bernardino?
The road trip is about 246 miles (395.9 km) and usually takes 04h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Visalia and 127.9 miles from San Bernardino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.07 one way or $100.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Visalia and Sunny near San Bernardino.
Stop Ideas Near Lebec
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 Lebec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Visalia and San Bernardino. Straight-line distance: 190.62 mi (306.78 km).
#1 Visalia
The fifth most populous city in Tulare County, California.
| Population | 135,007 |
| Coordinates | 36.3302300, -119.2920600 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Bernardino
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 217,491 |
| Coordinates | 34.1083400, -117.2897700 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 5th Street (-117.289794, 34.108326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $50.07 | $100.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $52.65 | $105.31 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $54.19 | $108.38 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $65.68 | $131.36 |
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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