How far is Yucaipa, CA from Fontana, CA?
The driving distance from Yucaipa, CA to Fontana, CA is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yucaipa and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yucaipa and Fontana.
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Start on 2nd Street
20 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Yucaipa Boulevard
40 m · 3 sec · Yucaipa Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Yucaipa Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Yucaipa Boulevard
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Turn left onto Oak Glen Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Glen Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 West
910 ft · 22 sec · I 10 West
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 15 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 Yucaipa and Fontana.
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.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Yucaipa and Sunny near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yucaipa to Fontana?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Loma Linda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Yucaipa and 13 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yucaipa and Sunny near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Loma Linda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bear Springs Hotel
City Hall
San Bernardino County Land Use
City of Fontana Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loma Linda.
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
Perris, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yucaipa and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 22.8 mi (36.69 km).
#1 Yucaipa
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 54,833 |
| Coordinates | 34.0336300, -117.0430900 |
| Altitude | 798 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
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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