Lake Tahoe to Ontario: Road Trip Guide & Distance

372 miles 598.7 km · straight line
446.4 miles estimated 718.4 km · driving distance
8h 59min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
158° SSE bearing direction

How far is Lake Tahoe from Ontario?

The distance from Lake Tahoe to Ontario is 372 miles (598.7 km) as the crow flies. Ontario is located SSE of Lake Tahoe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 446.4 miles, taking about 8h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Tahoe and Ontario. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lake Tahoe to Ontario

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 59min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 47min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 32min $54–$156* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Tahoe & Ontario

Quick Facts

Lake Tahoe
39.10°N, 120.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
1897m 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 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients