How far is Wildomar, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Wildomar, CA to Fontana, CA is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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 01m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wildomar and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildomar and Fontana.
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Start on Grand Avenue
648 ft · 16 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Gruwell Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Gruwell Street
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Continue on Orange Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Orange Street
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Turn right onto Bundy Canyon Road
1075 ft · 32 sec · Bundy Canyon Road
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Turn left onto I 15 North: Corona
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Temecula Valley Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Temecula Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 74: Central Avenue
1536 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
5.1 mi · 7 min · Central Avenue
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue on West 4th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South D Street
2931 ft · 1 min · South D Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 215 North
2004 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
15.7 mi · 18 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 Wildomar 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
Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway
15.7 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Wildomar 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 Wildomar to Fontana?
The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 22.7 miles from Wildomar and 22.7 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wildomar 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
Loma Linda City Hall
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 Wildomar and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 35.23 mi (56.69 km).
#1 Wildomar
City in Riverside County, California, United States
| Population | 36,574 |
| Coordinates | 33.5989100, -117.2800400 |
| Altitude | 387 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.71 | $19.41 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.11 | $24.21 |
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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