How far is Fontana, CA from Apple Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Apple Valley, CA is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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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
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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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Blowing Dust
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Apple Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Apple Valley.
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Start on Merrill Avenue
63 m · 6 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · Sierra Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 North
1314 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Ontario Freeway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
10.1 mi · 11 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward La Mesa Road, Nisqualli Road
1751 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Nisqualli Road
673 ft · 20 sec · Nisqualli Road
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Turn left onto Mariposa Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mariposa Road
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Turn right onto Yates Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Yates Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Tree Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Green Tree Boulevard
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Continue on Yates Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Yates Road
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Continue on Yucca Loma Road
4 mi · 7 min · Yucca Loma Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Navajo Road
84 m · 11 sec · Navajo Road
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Continue on Navajo Road
128 m · 19 sec · Navajo Road
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Turn right onto Happy Trails Highway
991 ft · 17 sec · Happy Trails Highway
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Turn slight left
109 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Outer Hwy 18 North
9 m · 1 sec · Outer Hwy 18 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Outer Hwy 18 North
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fontana and Areas Of Blowing Dust near Apple Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Apple Valley?
The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 21.4 miles from Fontana and 21.3 miles from Apple Valley.
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 11.1 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 4:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fontana and Areas Of Blowing Dust near Apple Valley.
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 Fontana and Apple Valley. Straight-line distance: 31.61 mi (50.87 km).
#1 Fontana
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 216,173 |
| Coordinates | 34.0922300, -117.4350500 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apple Valley
Town in San Bernardino County, California, United States
| Population | 74,061 |
| Coordinates | 34.5008300, -117.1858800 |
| Altitude | 898 |
| Country | United States |
End: Apple Valley (-117.18588, 34.50083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.16 | $18.32 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.43 | $18.85 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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