How far is Fontana, CA from La Verne, CA?

The driving distance from Fontana, CA to La Verne, CA is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.21 mi
00h 28m
Flight
19.05 mi
30.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.05 mi
Kilometers
30.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.21 mi
Kilometers
35.74 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Verne
Sat, Apr 18, 2:45 PM PDT
Return by in Fontana
Sat, Apr 18, 3:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fontana
2026-04-18T14:17
Arrive La Verne
Sat, Apr 18, 2:45 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fontana
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Rancho Cucamonga
CA

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

From Fontana
11.1 mi
00h 14m
To La Verne
11.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and La Verne.

  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

    1949 ft · 26 sec · San Bernardino Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Towne Avenue

    959 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Towne Avenue

    526 ft · 19 sec · North Towne Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto La Verne Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · La Verne Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West la Verne Avenue

    2490 ft · 52 sec · West la Verne Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Arrow Highway

    2627 ft · 50 sec · East Arrow Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto White Avenue

    2010 ft · 48 sec · White Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bonita Avenue

    1673 ft · 34 sec · Bonita Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bonita Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and La Verne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.31 mi · 42%
San Bernardino Freeway
8.21 mi · 37%
Sierra Avenue
1.64 mi · 7%
La Verne Avenue
0.73 mi · 3%
East Arrow Highway
0.5 mi · 2%
West la Verne Avenue
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

9.31 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rancho Cucamonga
00h 14m from Fontana
Leave By
7:34 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fontana and Mostly Sunny near La Verne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fontana to La Verne?

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Rancho Cucamonga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Fontana and 11.1 miles from La Verne.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $9.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fontana and Mostly Sunny near La Verne.

Stop Ideas Near Rancho Cucamonga

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 Rancho Cucamonga and the surrounding midpoint area.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Coffee break 14.2 mi away

Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall

Riverside , CA
3900 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501, United States
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Breakfast restaurant
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
Stay option 8.5 mi away

Ayres Hotel Chino Hills

Chino Hills , CA
4785 Chino Hills Pkwy, Chino Hills, CA 91709, United States
Rating 4.5/5 1,105 reviews Hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Chino City Hall
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

Chino City Hall

Chino , CA
13220 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710
Rating 4.6/5 31 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rancho Cucamonga.

RAIL

Ontario

7 mi away
228 South Plum Street
BUS

Claremont, California

11 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Pomona station

15 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

25 mi away
4066 Vine St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and La Verne. Straight-line distance: 19.05 mi (30.66 km).

Fontana

#1 Fontana

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

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
La Verne

#2 La Verne

City in California

Population32,160
Coordinates34.1008400, -117.7678400
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
End: La Verne (-117.76784, 34.10084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.97 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$9.00
1.56 gal · 5.94 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $4.50 $9.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $4.73 $9.46
Premium $6.24 $4.87 $9.74
Diesel $7.57 $5.90 $11.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fontana and La Verne. The current time is 14:17:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.