How far is Fontana, CA from Perris, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Perris, CA is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Perris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Perris.
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Start on Merrill Avenue
63 m · 9 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
5 mi · 8 min · Sierra Avenue
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Turn right onto Armstrong Road
2758 ft · 55 sec · Armstrong Road
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Continue on Valley Way
2527 ft · 45 sec · Valley Way
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Turn sharp left onto Mission Boulevard
582 ft · 26 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Continue on Mission Boulevard
563 ft · 26 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Turn sharp right onto Valley Way
62 m · 4 sec · Valley Way
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Take the ramp right toward CA 60 East: Riverside
1184 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Pomona Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 215, CA 60 Truck
2512 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward D Street
1777 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on North D Street
2810 ft · 1 min · North D Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South D Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Perris.
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.
I 215
Keep slight right
11.1 mi · 00h 13m
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 Perris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Perris?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Highgrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Fontana and 14 miles from Perris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fontana and Sunny near Perris.
Stop Ideas Near Highgrove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall
Loma Linda City Hall
City of Loma Linda Fire Station 251
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highgrove.
Riverside–Downtown
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Moreno Valley, California
Perris, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Perris. Straight-line distance: 24.45 mi (39.35 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 Perris
The second most populous city in Riverside County, California.
| Population | 79,011 |
| Coordinates | 33.7825200, -117.2286500 |
| Altitude | 443 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perris (-117.22865, 33.78252)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
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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