How far is Laguna Hills, CA from Fontana, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna Hills, CA to Fontana, CA is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
51.92 mi
01h 08m
Flight
36.78 mi
59.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.78 mi
Kilometers
59.19 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.92 mi
Kilometers
83.56 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fontana
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM PDT
Return by in Laguna Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 3:30 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna Hills
2026-04-19T01:13
Arrive Fontana
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laguna Hills
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
Corona
CA

The second most populous city in Riverside County, California.

From Laguna Hills
26 mi
00h 34m
To Fontana
26 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna Hills and Fontana.

  1. 1

    Start on Paseo de Valencia

    12 m · 4 sec · Paseo de Valencia

  2. 2

    Turn right onto El Toro Road

    2225 ft · 58 sec · El Toro Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    938 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · San Diego Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Bake Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 133 North: Riverside

    2709 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Eastern Transportation Corridor

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 241 North: Riverside

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Transportation Corridor

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Foothill Transportation Corridor

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Eastern Transportation Corridor

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 91 East: Riverside

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Riverside Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1328 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Hamner Avenue

    786 ft · 23 sec · Hamner Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Yuma Drive

    62 m · 3 sec · East Yuma Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Hidden Valley Parkway

    1010 ft · 31 sec · Hidden Valley Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward I 15 North: Barstow

    1073 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Corona Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street

    1457 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    816 ft · 27 sec · 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hamner Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Hamner Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Limonite Avenue

    2574 ft · 53 sec · Limonite Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    684 ft · 25 sec

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North

    1653 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Corona Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue on Ontario Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Ontario Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Los Angeles, San Bernardino

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: San Bernadino

    2905 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue

    1191 ft · 29 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Sierra Avenue North

    137 m · 13 sec

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
8 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eastern Transportation Corridor
8.34 mi · 16%
Riverside Freeway
8.2 mi · 16%
San Bernardino Freeway
5.74 mi · 11%
Foothill Transportation Corridor
5.3 mi · 10%
Corona Freeway
4.73 mi · 9%
Bake Parkway
3.26 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Riverside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

8.2 mi · 00h 09m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corona
00h 34m from Laguna Hills
Leave By
4:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laguna Hills and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laguna Hills to Fontana?

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Corona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Laguna Hills and 26 miles from Fontana.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laguna Hills and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.

Stop Ideas Near Corona

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 Corona and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

City of Riverside

Riverside , CA
6927 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, United States
Rating 4.2/5 10 reviews Park
Chino City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Chino City Hall

Chino , CA
13220 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710
Rating 4.6/5 31 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Diamond Hills Plaza Shopping Center
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

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Rating 4.2/5 682 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

21 mi away
4066 Vine St.
RAIL

Ontario

22 mi away
228 South Plum Street
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

26 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
RAIL

Pomona station

27 mi away
100 West Commercial Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna Hills and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 36.78 mi (59.19 km).

Laguna Hills

#1 Laguna Hills

City in California

Population31,197
Coordinates33.6125200, -117.7128300
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Fontana

#2 Fontana

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

Population216,173
Coordinates34.0922300, -117.4350500
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna Hills (-117.71283, 33.61252)
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.94 L · about $10.56
Round trip
$21.11
3.66 gal · 13.88 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.56 $21.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $6.24 $11.42 $22.85
Diesel $7.57 $13.85 $27.70

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 Laguna Hills and Fontana. The current time is 01:13:19.

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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.