How far is Fontana, CA from Victorville, CA?

The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Victorville, CA is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.44 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.75 mi
51.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.75 mi
Kilometers
51.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.44 mi
Kilometers
61.87 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Victorville
Tue, Apr 28, 11:59 PM PDT
Return by in Fontana
Wed, Apr 29, 12:55 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fontana
2026-04-28T23:03
Arrive Victorville
Tue, Apr 28, 11:59 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Phelan
CA

Unincorporated community in California

From Fontana
19.2 mi
00h 27m
To Victorville
19.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Victorville.

  1. 1

    Start on Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 6 sec · Merrill Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sierra Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Sierra Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North

    1314 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Ontario Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  6. 6

    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

  7. 7

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 18 East: Apple Valley

    2435 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto D Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · D Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    133 m · 17 sec · 6th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto E Street

    687 ft · 1 min · E Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · E Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
21.5 mi · 56%
Sierra Avenue
6.12 mi · 16%
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardi
5.45 mi · 14%
Ontario Freeway
3.73 mi · 10%
D Street
0.61 mi · 2%
CA 18 East
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Barstow and Mojave Freeway

Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

14.6 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phelan
00h 27m from Fontana
Leave By
4:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fontana and Sunny near Victorville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Victorville?

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Phelan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Fontana and 19.3 miles from Victorville.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fontana and Sunny near Victorville.

Stop Ideas Near Phelan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Phelan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Victor Valley Transportation Center

28 mi away
16858 D St.
BUS

Victorville, CA

28 mi away
16838 South D Street
BUS

Claremont, California

39 mi away
200 West First St.
BUS

Littlerock, California

40 mi away
7715 Pearblossom Hwy

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Victorville. Straight-line distance: 31.75 mi (51.1 km).

Fontana

#1 Fontana

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

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Victorville

#2 Victorville

The most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population124,982
Coordinates34.5361100, -117.2911600
Altitude832
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrill Avenue (-117.43505, 34.09214)
End: E Street (-117.291191, 34.536579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.69
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.85 $15.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $8.25 $16.50
Premium $6.24 $8.49 $16.98
Diesel $7.57 $10.29 $20.58

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Fontana and Victorville. The current time is 23:03:47.

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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.