How far is Apple Valley, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Apple Valley, CA to Fontana, CA is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Blowing Dust
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apple Valley and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apple Valley and Fontana.
-
1
Start on Outer Hwy 18 North
9 m · 5 sec · Outer Hwy 18 North
-
2
Turn left onto Happy Trails Highway
1335 ft · 33 sec · Happy Trails Highway
-
3
Turn left onto Navajo Road
29 m · 5 sec · Navajo Road
-
4
Turn right onto Yucca Loma Road
4 mi · 7 min · Yucca Loma Road
-
5
Continue on Yates Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Yates Road
-
6
Continue on Green Tree Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Green Tree Boulevard
-
7
Turn left onto 7th Street
143 m · 12 sec · 7th Street
-
8
Continue on Palmdale Road
604 ft · 13 sec · Palmdale Road
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward San Bernardino
1690 ft · 41 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway
12.2 mi · 13 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
-
11
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
-
12
Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
-
13
Take the exit slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
1307 ft · 39 sec
-
15
Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
6.2 mi · 10 min · Sierra Avenue
-
16
Turn left onto Merrill Avenue
63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue
-
17
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apple Valley and Fontana.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway
12.2 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Blowing Dust leaving Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley to Fontana?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 22 miles from Apple Valley and 21.9 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Blowing Dust around Apple Valley and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Phelan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phelan.
Victor Valley Transportation Center
Victorville, CA
Claremont, California
Littlerock, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apple Valley and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 31.61 mi (50.87 km).
#1 Apple Valley
Town in San Bernardino County, California, United States
| Population | 74,061 |
| Coordinates | 34.5008300, -117.1858800 |
| Altitude | 898 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fontana
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 216,173 |
| Coordinates | 34.0922300, -117.4350500 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.68 | $19.35 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
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