Denver to Ontario: Road Trip Guide & Distance

800.8 miles 1288.8 km · straight line
980.8 miles actual route 1578.5 km · driving distance
17h 7min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
245° WSW bearing direction

How far is Denver from Ontario?

The distance from Denver to Ontario is 800.8 miles (1288.8 km) as the crow flies. Ontario is located WSW of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 980.8 miles, taking about 17h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado and Ontario in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Denver and Ontario. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Denver to Ontario

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 7min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 32min $78–$147* Budget
Train ~22h 15min $118–$343* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Ontario

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
Ontario
34.06°N, 117.65°W
America/Los_Angeles
306m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 267 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM