How far is Fontana, CA from Artesia, CA?

The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Artesia, CA is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
52.5 mi
01h 03m
Flight
40.29 mi
64.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.29 mi
Kilometers
64.84 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.5 mi
Kilometers
84.49 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Artesia
Fri, Apr 10, 9:42 AM PDT
Return by in Fontana
Fri, Apr 10, 10:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fontana
2026-04-10T08:39
Arrive Artesia
Fri, Apr 10, 9:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fontana
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Charter Oak
CA

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

From Fontana
26.2 mi
00h 31m
To Artesia
26.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Friday Night

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 9 sec · Merrill Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sierra Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    1761 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

    9.3 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway

    839 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South: San Bernardino

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · San Gabriel River Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East, CA 91 West: Artesia Freeway

    527 ft · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 91 East: Artesia Freeway East

    2821 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Artesia Freeway

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Artesia Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Artesia, Pioneer Boulevard

    1816 ft · 48 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pioneer Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pioneer Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 183rd Street

    86 m · 10 sec · 183rd Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charter Oak
00h 31m from Fontana
Leave By
4:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fontana and Chance Light Rain near Artesia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Charter Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Fontana and 26.3 miles from Artesia.

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

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fontana and Chance Light Rain near Artesia.

Stop Ideas Near Charter Oak

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Charter Oak and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charter Oak.

RAIL

Pomona station

10 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
BUS

Claremont, California

12 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Ontario

19 mi away
228 South Plum Street
BUS

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27 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Artesia. Straight-line distance: 40.29 mi (64.84 km).

Fontana

#1 Fontana

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

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Artesia

#2 Artesia

City in Los Angeles County, California, United States

Population16,168
Coordinates33.8658500, -118.0831200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
End: Artesia (-118.08312, 33.86585)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.01 L · about $10.67
Round trip
$21.35
3.7 gal · 14.02 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.67 $21.35
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.22 $22.44
Premium $6.24 $11.55 $23.10
Diesel $7.57 $14.00 $28.00

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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There is no time difference between Fontana and Artesia. The current time is 08:39:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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