How far is Fontana, CA from West Covina, CA?

The driving distance from Fontana, CA to West Covina, CA is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.88 mi
00h 38m
Flight
28.88 mi
46.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.88 mi
Kilometers
46.48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.88 mi
Kilometers
51.3 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Covina
Tue, Apr 14, 6:20 PM PDT
Return by in Fontana
Tue, Apr 14, 6:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fontana
2026-04-14T17:41
Arrive West Covina
Tue, Apr 14, 6:20 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
Montclair
CA

A city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Fontana
15.9 mi
00h 19m
To West Covina
16 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
50°F
Tuesday Night

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and West Covina.

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Sunset Avenue

    845 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Garvey Avenue North

    86 m · 15 sec · West Garvey Avenue North

  18. 18

    Continue on West Garvey Avenue North

    44 m · 11 sec · West Garvey Avenue North

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Sunset Avenue

    1985 ft · 49 sec · North Sunset Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Covina Parkway

    68 m · 12 sec · West Covina Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn left

    132 m · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Bernardino Freeway
19.8 mi · 62%
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9.31 mi · 29%
Sierra Avenue
1.64 mi · 5%
North Sunset Avenue
0.38 mi · 1%
I 10 West
0.33 mi · 1%
Sunset Avenue
0.16 mi · 1%
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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montclair
00h 19m from Fontana
Leave By
7:12 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fontana and Mostly Clear near West Covina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fontana to West Covina?

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Montclair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Fontana and 16 miles from West Covina.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fontana and Mostly Clear near West Covina.

Stop Ideas Near Montclair

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 Montclair and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Claremont, California

3 mi away
200 West First St.
RAIL

Ontario

4 mi away
228 South Plum Street
RAIL

Pomona station

6 mi away
100 West Commercial Street
RAIL

Fullerton Transportation Center

32 mi away
120 East Santa Fe Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and West Covina. Straight-line distance: 28.88 mi (46.48 km).

Fontana

#1 Fontana

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

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
West Covina

#2 West Covina

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population103,656
Coordinates34.0686200, -117.9389500
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
End: West Covina (-117.93895, 34.06862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $7.96
Round trip
$15.92
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.96 $15.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $8.37 $16.74
Premium $6.24 $8.62 $17.23
Diesel $7.57 $10.44 $20.88

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fontana and West Covina. The current time is 17:41:49.

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.