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Trip from Oxnard, CA to Fontana, CA

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

109.1 mi

176 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Oxnard, CA, CA

Oxnard, CA

Saidamir Mukhitdinov

Trip Overview

The drive from Oxnard, CA to Fontana, CA covers 109.1 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ventura Freeway, Foothill Freeway, Sierra Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.4 miles on Ventura Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

54.5 miles from Oxnard, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 9m highway drive covering 109.1 miles, with most of the trip on Ventura Freeway and Foothill Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.4 miles on Ventura Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ventura Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 60.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ventura Freeway and Foothill Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 109.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.8 miles (CA 134 / Ventura Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.8 miles (CA 134 / Ventura Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
3.8 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward US 101 South: Hwy 101 - Camarillo/Los Angeles

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 101 South: Hwy 101 - Camarillo/Los An...
7
49.8 mi into trip | ~59m in | CA 134 / Ventura Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 134 / Ventura Freeway toward CA 134 East: Pasadena

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward CA 134 East: Pasadena
6
50.8 mi into trip | ~1h in | CA 134 / Ventura Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134 / Ventura Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
52.2 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | CA 134 / Ventura Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134 / Ventura Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
105.7 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward Sierra Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 67 Toward Sierra Avenue

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ventura Freeway 60.4 mi 1h 9m
Foothill Freeway 41.4 mi 47m
Sierra Avenue 3 mi 4m
East 5th Street 2 mi 3m
South Rice Avenue 1.8 mi 2m
Merrill Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ventura Freeway — 60.4 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oxnard, CA and Fontana, CA.

1

Start on East 5th Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · East 5th Street
Use the left lane.
2

Turn left onto South Rice Avenue

1.8 mi · 2 min · South Rice Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward US 101 South: Hwy 101 - Camarillo/Los Angeles Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto US 101

46 mi · 52 min · Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 134

0.9 mi · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
Toward CA 134 East: Pasadena Use the slight left lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134

1.4 mi · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134

1.0 mi · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134

1.0 mi · 1 min · Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134

2.2 mi · 2 min · Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134

0.7 mi · 51 sec · Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 134

7.2 mi · 8 min · Ventura Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 210

18 mi · 20 min · Foothill Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 210

2.9 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210

1.4 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210

1.2 mi · 1 min · Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210

1.8 mi · 2 min · Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 210

16 mi · 18 min · Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 67 Toward Sierra Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn right onto Sierra Avenue

3.0 mi · 4 min · Sierra Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
20

Turn left onto Merrill Avenue

205 ft · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue
Use the left lane.
21

Arrive at destination

Merrill Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.5 miles from Oxnard, CA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 54.5 miles or 1h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fontana, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Oxnard, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oxnard, CA

This is one driving day of about 109.1 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oxnard, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Ventura Freeway for about 60.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.5 mi from Oxnard, CA · 1h 4m into the drive

Downtown los-angeles-ca

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Los Angeles, CA

55 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Anaheim, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Los Angeles, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.5 miles from Oxnard, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ventura Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.4 miles.

Arriving in Fontana, CA

The final approach into Fontana, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fontana, CA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultura...

3 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 26.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.26 one way

$50.53 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.07 $26.06 $52.11
premium $6.24 $26.82 $53.63
diesel $5.64 $24.24 $48.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.7 0 $11.46 $5.24
Efficient EV 27.3 0 $9.55 $4.36
EV Truck/SUV 43.6 0 $15.27 $6.98

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Oxnard, CA

Afternoon in Oxnard on Sunday

Local time

2:48 PM

PDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fontana, CA

Afternoon in Fontana on Sunday

Local time

2:48 PM

PDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 9m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Oxnard, CA to Fontana, CA covers 109.1 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ventura Freeway, Foothill Freeway, Sierra Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.5 miles from Oxnard, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 109.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.8 miles (CA 134 / Ventura Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.8 miles (CA 134 / Ventura Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oxnard, CA to Fontana, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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