How far is Temecula, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Temecula, CA to Fontana, CA is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Temecula and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temecula and Fontana.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
48 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Old Town Front Street
2633 ft · 2 min · Old Town Front Street
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Turn right onto Rancho California Road
815 ft · 19 sec · Rancho California Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Riverside, Los Angeles
1444 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215
1510 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
34.3 mi · 40 min · Escondido Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Way
1006 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Valley Way
1948 ft · 35 sec · Valley Way
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Continue on Armstrong Road
2679 ft · 55 sec · Armstrong Road
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Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
5.1 mi · 8 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 Temecula 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.
Escondido Freeway
Continue on Escondido Freeway
34.3 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Temecula 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 Temecula to Fontana?
The road trip is about 49.9 miles (80.3 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 25 miles from Temecula and 24.9 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 $10.15 one way or $20.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Temecula and Mostly Sunny near Fontana.
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
City of Lake Elsinore
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 Temecula and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 44.52 mi (71.64 km).
#1 Temecula
The most populous city in southwestern Riverside County, California.
| Population | 113,878 |
| Coordinates | 33.4936400, -117.1483600 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| 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: Fontana (-117.43505, 34.09223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $10.15 | $20.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $13.32 | $26.64 |
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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