How far is Parker Dam, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Parker Dam, CA to Fontana, CA is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parker Dam and Fontana.
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Start on Arizona Street
158 m · 26 sec · Arizona Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Parker Dam Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Parker Dam Road
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Drive
3.9 mi · 4 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn straight onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on Rio Vista Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Rio Vista Highway
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Turn right onto California Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · California Avenue
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Continue straight
2128 ft · 53 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Aqueduct Road
16.5 mi · 24 min · Aqueduct Road
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Continue on Aqueduct Road
67.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Aqueduct Road
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Take the ramp right
1181 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
45.6 mi · 49 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
33.7 mi · 36 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
39.9 mi · 44 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sierra Avenue
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Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parker Dam and Fontana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Aqueduct Road
Continue on Aqueduct Road
67.6 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Parker Dam and Sunny near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parker Dam to Fontana?
The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Niland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Parker Dam and 113 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.40 one way or $100.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parker Dam and Sunny near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Niland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parker Dam and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 188.62 mi (303.56 km).
#1 Parker Dam
Located on the Colorado River along the border between California's San Bernardino County and Arizona, this concrete arch-gravity structure impounds the waters creating Lake Havasu.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2872400, -114.1430000 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fontana
The second most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 216,173 |
| Coordinates | 34.0922300, -117.4350500 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrill Avenue (-117.43505, 34.09214)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $6.26 | $50.40 | $100.80 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $52.32 | $104.63 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $53.85 | $107.69 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $67.72 | $135.45 |
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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