How far is Fontana, CA from Valle Vista, CA?

The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Valle Vista, CA is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
49.13 mi
01h 00m
Flight
39.13 mi
62.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.13 mi
Kilometers
62.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.13 mi
Kilometers
79.06 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valle Vista
Sun, Apr 19, 4:01 AM PDT
Return by in Fontana
Sun, Apr 19, 5:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fontana
2026-04-19T03:01
Arrive Valle Vista
Sun, Apr 19, 4:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Calimesa
CA

City in Riverside County, California, United States

From Fontana
24.5 mi
00h 30m
To Valle Vista
24.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Valle Vista.

  1. 1

    Start on Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 9 sec · Merrill Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sierra Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East: San Bernardino

    2075 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    22.7 mi · 25 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 79: Beaumont Avenue

    1063 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Beaumont Avenue

    1710 ft · 32 sec · Beaumont Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Lamb Canyon Road

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Lamb Canyon Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Sanderson Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sanderson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ramona Expressway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Ramona Expressway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Avenue

    2240 ft · 35 sec · Florida Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Florida Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Valle Vista.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
22.7 mi · 46%
Ramona Expressway
8.58 mi · 17%
San Bernardino Freeway
7.16 mi · 15%
Lamb Canyon Road
5.65 mi · 11%
Sanderson Avenue
1.92 mi · 4%
Sierra Avenue
1.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

22.7 mi · 00h 25m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calimesa
00h 30m from Fontana
Leave By
4:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Valle Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Valle Vista?

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Calimesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Fontana and 24.5 miles from Valle Vista.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fontana and Mostly Sunny near Valle Vista.

Stop Ideas Near Calimesa

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 Calimesa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Khyra Beaucrest Ranch
Coffee break 6.4 mi away

Khyra Beaucrest Ranch

Cherry Valley , CA
40335 Ave Altejo Bella, Cherry Valley, CA 92223, United States
Rating 5.0/5 23 reviews Bed & breakfast,Ranch,Wedding venue
Bear Springs Hotel
Food stop 11.5 mi away

Bear Springs Hotel

Highland , CA
27959 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346, United States
Rating 4.6/5 543 reviews Hotel,Restaurant
Hampton Inn & Suites Banning-Beaumont
Stay option 8.8 mi away

Hampton Inn & Suites Banning-Beaumont

Banning , CA
6071 Joshua Palmer Way, Banning, CA 92220, United States
Rating 4.3/5 718 reviews Hotel
Country Hills RV Park
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Country Hills RV Park

Beaumont , CA
14711 Manzanita Park Rd, Beaumont, CA 92223, United States
Rating 4.3/5 145 reviews RV park,Campground

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calimesa.

BUS

Moreno Valley, California

23 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

25 mi away
1170 West Third Street (all Trains and Buses)
BUS

Cabazon, CA

26 mi away
49500 Seminole Drive
BUS

Perris, California

28 mi away
1688-J North Perris Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Valle Vista. Straight-line distance: 39.13 mi (62.97 km).

Fontana

#1 Fontana

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

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Valle Vista

#2 Valle Vista

Census-designated place in Riverside County, California, United States

Population14,578
Coordinates33.7478000, -116.8933600
Altitude541
CountryUnited States
Start: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
End: Valle Vista (-116.89336, 33.7478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.56 L · about $9.98
Round trip
$19.96
3.46 gal · 13.12 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.98 $19.96
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.49 $20.99
Premium $6.24 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $7.57 $13.09 $26.18

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fontana and Valle Vista. The current time is 03:01:11.

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.