How far is Fontana, CA from Wildomar, CA?
The driving distance from Fontana, CA to Wildomar, CA is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Riverside County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Wildomar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Wildomar.
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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
2834 ft · 1 min · North D Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 15 South: San Diego
1618 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Temecula Valley Freeway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Temecula Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wildomar Trail
1295 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Wildomar Trail
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wildomar Trail
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
703 ft · 15 sec · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Wildomar.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Fontana and Sunny near Wildomar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Wildomar?
The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Perris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Fontana and 23.1 miles from Wildomar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.40 one way or $18.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fontana and Sunny near Wildomar.
Stop Ideas Near Perris
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Holiday Inn Express Colton-Riverside North, an IHG Hotel
Summerly Community Park - City of Lake Elsinore
Loma Linda City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Perris.
Perris, California
Sun City, California
Moreno Valley, California
Hemet (West Florida Ave), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Wildomar. Straight-line distance: 35.23 mi (56.69 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 Wildomar
City in Riverside County, California, United States
| Population | 36,574 |
| Coordinates | 33.5989100, -117.2800400 |
| Altitude | 387 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wildomar (-117.28004, 33.59891)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $9.40 | $18.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.18 | $20.35 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
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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