How far is Fontana, CA from El Segundo, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to El Segundo, CA is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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.
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 01h 20m.
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.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and El Segundo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and El Segundo.
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Start on Merrill Avenue
63 m · 9 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
1761 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.3 mi · 10 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605: San Gabriel River Freeway
839 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South: San Bernardino
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
11.6 mi · 13 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 105 West: Imperial Highway
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 105 West
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Century Freeway
17.1 mi · 20 min · Century Freeway
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Turn straight onto Imperial Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Imperial Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
58 m · 9 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Marketplace
14 m · 2 sec · Marketplace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marketplace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and El Segundo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Century Freeway
Merge slight left onto Century Freeway
17.1 mi · 00h 20m
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 Sunny near El Segundo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to El Segundo?
The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
West Puente Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Fontana and 33.5 miles from El Segundo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fontana and Sunny near El Segundo.
Stop Ideas Near West Puente Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Your Home Away From Home
Ayres Suites Diamond Bar
City of South El Monte City Hall
City of Santa Fe Springs
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Puente Valley.
Pasadena, California
Pomona station
Fullerton Transportation Center
Claremont, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and El Segundo. Straight-line distance: 57.47 mi (92.49 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 El Segundo
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 16,289 |
| Coordinates | 33.9191800, -118.4164700 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Segundo (-118.41647, 33.91918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $13.61 | $27.23 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $14.32 | $28.63 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $14.73 | $29.47 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
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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