Origin
Ontario, CA
Late night in Ontario on Tuesday
Local time
4:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ontario, CA to Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
6.3 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ontario, CA
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Trip Overview
Ontario, CA to Rancho Cucamonga, CA is 6.3 miles and takes about 10 minutes via East 6th Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, mostly on surface streets. It's a straightforward trip perfect for a quick errand or connecting two nearby points without much fuss. Given its brevity, you won't need extensive planning, making it ideal for spontaneous travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 6th Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Euclid Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Vineyard Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Foothill Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Holt Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East 6th Street
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ontario, CA and Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
1
Start on Holt Boulevard
23 ft
·
5 sec
·
Holt Boulevard
2
Turn left onto North Euclid Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Euclid Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto East 6th Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East 6th Street
4
Turn left onto North Vineyard Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Vineyard Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto US 66 Hist
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right
48 ft
·
3 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Euclid Avenue
Turn left onto North Euclid Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East 6th Street
Turn right onto East 6th Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
North Vineyard Avenue
Turn left onto North Vineyard Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 66 Hist / Foothill Boulevard
Turn right onto US 66 Hist / Foothill Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.90 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| premium | $6.18 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Destination
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Late night in Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday
Local time
4:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
10m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway time. You'll spend the entire 6.3 miles navigating local streets. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 2.3 miles along East 6th Street. Expect city driving conditions, with traffic signals and intersections being a constant feature.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on East 6th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Euclid Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 10m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Euclid Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (East 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (North Vineyard Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Ontario, CA
Full guide →Ontario is in San Bernardino County and the Southern California region, more than 35 miles (50 km) east of Los Angeles. From a traveler's perspective, Ontario is noteworthy mainly as the home of a large mall and the Ontario International Airport, a less crowded alternative to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the main airport serving the Inland Empire.
Top landmarks
- • Frankish Building — building in Ontario, United States of America
- • Ontario State Bank Block — bank building in Ontario, California
Arriving in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Full guide →Rancho Cucamonga is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern California.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 6.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on East 6th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Euclid Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (East 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (North Vineyard Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rancho Cucamonga, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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