How far is Adelanto, CA from Fontana, CA?

The driving distance from Adelanto, CA to Fontana, CA is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.17 mi
00h 51m
Flight
33.93 mi
54.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.93 mi
Kilometers
54.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.17 mi
Kilometers
63.04 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fontana
Fri, Apr 10, 1:02 PM PDT
Return by in Adelanto
Fri, Apr 10, 1:54 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adelanto
2026-04-10T12:11
Arrive Fontana
Fri, Apr 10, 1:02 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adelanto
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Phelan
CA

Unincorporated community in California

From Adelanto
19.6 mi
00h 25m
To Fontana
19.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Friday Night

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S
Destination
76°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adelanto and Fontana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adelanto and Fontana.

  1. 1

    Start on Lee Avenue

    29 m · 9 sec · Lee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jonathan Street

    1314 ft · 38 sec · Jonathan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bartlett Avenue

    773 ft · 30 sec · Bartlett Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 15 South: San Bernardino, Los Angeles

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue

    1307 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sierra Avenue

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Sierra Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adelanto and Fontana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
14 mi · 36%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 31%
Sierra Avenue
6.49 mi · 17%
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardi
5.62 mi · 14%
I 15 South
0.66 mi · 2%
Jonathan Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Turn left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

11.9 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phelan
00h 25m from Adelanto
Leave By
4:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Adelanto and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adelanto to Fontana?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Phelan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Adelanto and 19.6 miles from Fontana.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Adelanto and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.

Stop Ideas Near Phelan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Phelan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phelan.

RAIL

Victor Valley Transportation Center

28 mi away
16858 D St.
BUS

Victorville, CA

28 mi away
16838 South D Street
BUS

Claremont, California

39 mi away
200 West First St.
BUS

Littlerock, California

40 mi away
7715 Pearblossom Hwy

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adelanto and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 33.93 mi (54.6 km).

Adelanto

#1 Adelanto

City in San Bernardino County, California

Population34,537
Coordinates34.5827700, -117.4092200
Altitude875
CountryUnited States
Fontana

#2 Fontana

The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: Adelanto (-117.40922, 34.58277)
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.12 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.69
3.24 gal · 12.24 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.35 $18.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $9.83 $19.65
Premium $6.24 $10.11 $20.23
Diesel $7.57 $12.26 $24.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Adelanto and Fontana. The current time is 12:11:45.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.