How far is Phelan, CA from Fontana, CA?

The driving distance from Phelan, CA to Fontana, CA is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.69 mi
00h 41m
Flight
24.36 mi
39.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.36 mi
Kilometers
39.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.69 mi
Kilometers
47.78 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fontana
Sun, Apr 19, 4:31 AM PDT
Return by in Phelan
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phelan
2026-04-19T03:50
Arrive Fontana
Sun, Apr 19, 4:31 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Phelan
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Crestline
CA

Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.

From Phelan
14.9 mi
00h 20m
To Fontana
14.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Phelan and Fontana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Phelan Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Phelan Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Beekley Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Beekley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    10.1 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1656 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Sierra Avenue

    1307 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sierra Avenue

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Sierra Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Phelan 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
10.6 mi · 36%
Sierra Avenue
6.49 mi · 22%
Beekley Road
1.34 mi · 5%
Phelan Road
1.03 mi · 3%
Merrill Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

10.1 mi · 00h 14m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crestline
00h 20m from Phelan
Leave By
7:08 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Phelan 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 Phelan to Fontana?

The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Crestline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Phelan and 14.9 miles from Fontana.

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

The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crestline

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 Crestline and the surrounding midpoint area.
Motel 6 Fontana, CA
Stay option 14.9 mi away

Motel 6 Fontana, CA

Fontana , CA
10195 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, United States
Rating 3.6/5 1,423 reviews Motel,Hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
City of Rialto City Clerk & Passport Acceptance Facility
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

City of Rialto City Clerk & Passport Acceptance Facility

Rialto , CA
290 W Rialto Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 2.8/5 27 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,Notary public,Passport agent,Passport office,Passport photo processor
City of Fontana Police Department
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

City of Fontana Police Department

Fontana , CA
17005 Upland Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, United States
Rating 2.9/5 64 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

15 mi away
1170 West Third Street (all Trains and Buses)
RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

31 mi away
4066 Vine St.
RAIL

Victor Valley Transportation Center

33 mi away
16858 D St.
BUS

Victorville, CA

33 mi away
16838 South D Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phelan and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 24.36 mi (39.21 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Phelan

Unincorporated community in California

Population14,304
Coordinates34.4261100, -117.5722800
Altitude1256
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: Phelan (-117.57228, 34.42611)
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.97 L · about $6.06
Round trip
$12.11
2.1 gal · 7.94 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $6.06 $12.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.37 $12.74
Premium $6.24 $6.56 $13.11
Diesel $7.57 $7.95 $15.89

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 Phelan and Fontana. The current time is 03:50:31.

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.