How far is Fontana, CA from Hesperia, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Hesperia, CA is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Hesperia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Hesperia.
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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 · 9 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
5.4 mi · 6 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1891 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
98 m · 9 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Yucca Street
1411 ft · 45 sec · Yucca Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hesperia Road
1455 ft · 25 sec · Hesperia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hesperia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Hesperia.
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
Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.84 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Fontana and Sunny near Hesperia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Hesperia?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wrightwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Fontana and 16.5 miles from Hesperia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.69 one way or $13.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fontana and Sunny near Hesperia.
Stop Ideas Near Wrightwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sand & Sage Motel
Fontana Building & Safety Department
City of Fontana Police Department
Fontana Motor Lodge
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wrightwood.
Claremont, California
Ontario
Pomona station
Victor Valley Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Hesperia. Straight-line distance: 24.33 mi (39.15 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 Hesperia
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 96,911 |
| Coordinates | 34.4263900, -117.3008800 |
| Altitude | 971 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hesperia (-117.30088, 34.42639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.04 | $14.07 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.78 | $17.56 |
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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