How far is Barstow Heights, CA from Fontana, CA?

The driving distance from Barstow Heights, CA to Fontana, CA is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.19 mi
01h 17m
Flight
57.89 mi
93.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.89 mi
Kilometers
93.17 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.19 mi
Kilometers
108.13 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fontana
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 AM PDT
Return by in Barstow Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 9:18 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barstow Heights
2026-04-19T06:44
Arrive Fontana
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barstow Heights
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
Mountain View Acres
CA

Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California

From Barstow Heights
33.6 mi
00h 38m
To Fontana
33.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barstow Heights and Fontana.

  1. 1

    Start on L Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · L Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1790 ft · 44 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    43 mi · 46 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  4. 4

    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

  5. 5

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue

    1307 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sierra Avenue

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Sierra Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barstow Heights 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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
53.6 mi · 80%
Sierra Avenue
6.49 mi · 10%
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardi
5.62 mi · 8%
L Street
1.4 mi · 2%
Merrill Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Barstow and Mojave Freeway

Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway

43 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
57.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain View Acres
00h 38m from Barstow Heights
Leave By
3:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Barstow Heights 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 Barstow Heights to Fontana?

The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Mountain View Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Barstow Heights and 33.6 miles from Fontana.

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

The direct path is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Barstow Heights and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barstow Heights and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 57.89 mi (93.17 km).

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#1 Barstow Heights

City in San Bernardino County, California, United States of America

Population24,202
Coordinates34.8697100, -117.0561500
Altitude780
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: Barstow Heights (-117.05615, 34.86971)
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.97 L · about $13.67
Round trip
$27.35
4.74 gal · 17.94 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.67 $27.35
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.38 $28.75
Premium $6.24 $14.80 $29.59
Diesel $7.57 $17.93 $35.87

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Barstow Heights and Fontana. The current time is 06:44:18.

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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.