How far is Rancho Cucamonga, CA from Fontana, CA?

The driving distance from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to Fontana, CA is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
10.15 mi
00h 17m
Flight
9.1 mi
14.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.1 mi
Kilometers
14.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.15 mi
Kilometers
16.34 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fontana
Sun, Apr 12, 9:14 AM PDT
Return by in Rancho Cucamonga
Sun, Apr 12, 9:31 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rancho Cucamonga
2026-04-12T08:57
Arrive Fontana
Sun, Apr 12, 9:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rancho Cucamonga
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
Glen Avon
CA

Town in California, United States

From Rancho Cucamonga
5.1 mi
00h 08m
To Fontana
5.1 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto Archibald Avenue

    83 m · 16 sec · Archibald Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Foothill Boulevard

    9 mi · 15 min · Foothill Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sierra Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sierra Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Merrill Avenue

    63 m · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rancho Cucamonga 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
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foothill Boulevard
9.04 mi · 89%
Sierra Avenue
1 mi · 10%
Archibald Avenue
0.05 mi · 1%
Merrill Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Foothill Boulevard

Turn right onto Foothill Boulevard

9.04 mi · 00h 15m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Avon
00h 08m from Rancho Cucamonga
Leave By
7:56 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rancho Cucamonga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fontana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Fontana?

The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Glen Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Rancho Cucamonga and 5.1 miles from Fontana.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rancho Cucamonga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fontana.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Avon

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 Glen Avon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
Stay option 14.2 mi away

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4785 Chino Hills Pkwy, Chino Hills, CA 91709, United States
Rating 4.5/5 1,105 reviews Hotel
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Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Chino City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 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
Jurupa Valley City Hall
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Jurupa Valley City Hall

Jurupa Valley , CA
8930 Limonite Ave, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509, United States
Rating 4.6/5 11 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Avon.

RAIL

Riverside–Downtown

11 mi away
4066 Vine St.
RAIL

Ontario

16 mi away
228 South Plum Street
RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

19 mi away
1170 West Third Street (all Trains and Buses)
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

21 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 9.1 mi (14.64 km).

Rancho Cucamonga

#1 Rancho Cucamonga

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

Population178,849
Coordinates34.1064000, -117.5931100
Altitude368
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: Rancho Cucamonga (-117.59311, 34.1064)
End: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.36 L · about $2.08
Round trip
$4.15
0.72 gal · 2.72 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $2.08 $4.15
Mid-grade $6.07 $2.18 $4.37
Premium $6.24 $2.25 $4.49
Diesel $7.57 $2.72 $5.45

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana. The current time is 08:57:22.

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.