Origin
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Late night in Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday
Local time
1:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to Chino, 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
20m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Chino, CA
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Trip Overview
This short 11.9-mile drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Chino in California is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 20 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing local roads like Chino Avenue, Grove Avenue, and Archibald Avenue, this route has no highway segments, making it a straightforward local transit. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it's an economical option for getting between these two Pacific Coast communities. Given its brevity and local road nature, you won't need an overnight stay; it's perfect for a quick errand or connecting drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chino Avenue | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Grove Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Archibald Avenue | 3 mi | 5m |
| East Airport Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chino Avenue
— 3.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Chino, CA.
1
Start on this road
185 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
88 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn left onto Archibald Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Archibald Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto East Airport Drive
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Airport Drive
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Grove Avenue
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Grove Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn right onto Chino Avenue
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Chino Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn right onto Central Avenue
94 ft
·
1 sec
·
Central Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Archibald Avenue
Turn left onto Archibald Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
East Airport Drive
Turn right onto East Airport Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Chino Avenue
Turn right onto Chino Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
11.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.89 | $5.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Chino, CA
Late night in Chino on Tuesday
Local time
1:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
1 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
20m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 11.9-mile journey, with 0% highway usage. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles along Chino Avenue. This route is characterized by its consistent local road feel, meaning you'll be navigating through established community streets rather than open highways. The frequent turns and local traffic patterns define the driving experience, keeping you engaged with the surrounding environment throughout the short trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Chino Avenue.
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.
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 20m drive. You will face about 6 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Archibald Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (East Airport Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,208 ft
724 ft
Total Climb
9 ft
Total Descent
493 ft
Highest Point
1,208 ft
Elevation Range
484 ft
About the Cities
Starting 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 20m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 3.5 miles on Chino Avenue. 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Archibald Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (East Airport Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chino, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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