Ontario to Palo Alto: Road Trip Guide & Distance

343.3 miles 552.5 km · straight line
412 miles estimated 663 km · driving distance
8h 17min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
314° NW bearing direction

How far is Ontario from Palo Alto?

The distance from Ontario to Palo Alto is 343.3 miles (552.5 km) as the crow flies. Palo Alto is located NW of Ontario. By car, the driving distance is approximately 412 miles, taking about 8h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. 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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ontario and Palo Alto. 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 Ontario to Palo Alto

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 17min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 56min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 52min $49–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ontario & Palo Alto

Quick Facts

Ontario
34.06°N, 117.65°W
America/Los_Angeles
306m elevation
Palo Alto
37.44°N, 122.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients