How far is Yucaipa, CA from Hesperia, CA?

The driving distance from Yucaipa, CA to Hesperia, CA is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.88 mi
01h 04m
Flight
30.88 mi
49.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.88 mi
Kilometers
49.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.88 mi
Kilometers
85.11 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hesperia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM PDT
Return by in Yucaipa
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yucaipa
2026-04-23T04:00
Arrive Hesperia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yucaipa
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Muscoy
CA

Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California

From Yucaipa
26.4 mi
00h 32m
To Hesperia
26.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yucaipa and Hesperia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yucaipa and Hesperia.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Yucaipa Boulevard

    40 m · 3 sec · Yucaipa Boulevard

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Yucaipa Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Yucaipa Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Oak Glen Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Glen Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 West

    910 ft · 22 sec · I 10 West

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 210 West: Pasadena, Running Springs

    1.3 km · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Foothill Freeway

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Foothill Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215 North: Barstow

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Barstow Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1141 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1891 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    98 m · 9 sec · 3rd Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Yucca Street

    1411 ft · 41 sec · Yucca Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hesperia Road

    1455 ft · 25 sec · Hesperia Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hesperia Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yucaipa and Hesperia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
12.2 mi · 23%
Foothill Freeway
10.6 mi · 20%
Barstow Freeway
7.58 mi · 14%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
6.59 mi · 12%
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardi
5.45 mi · 10%
Main Street
4.54 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Foothill Freeway

Continue on Foothill Freeway

10.6 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muscoy
00h 32m from Yucaipa
Leave By
4:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yucaipa and Sunny near Hesperia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yucaipa to Hesperia?

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Muscoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Yucaipa and 26.5 miles from Hesperia.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 4:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yucaipa and Sunny near Hesperia.

Stop Ideas Near Muscoy

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 Muscoy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bear Springs Hotel
Food stop 10.8 mi away

Bear Springs Hotel

Highland , CA
27959 Highland Ave, Highland, CA 92346, United States
Rating 4.6/5 543 reviews Hotel,Restaurant
Hilton Garden Inn Fontana
Stay option 10 mi away

Hilton Garden Inn Fontana

Fontana , CA
10543 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92337, United States
Rating 4.4/5 868 reviews Hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

City Hall

Rialto , CA
100-198 S Palm Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
San Bernardino County Land Use
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

San Bernardino County Land Use

San Bernardino , CA
385 N Arrowhead Ave, First Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415, United States
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews City government office,County government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot

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

Riverside–Downtown

20 mi away
4066 Vine St.
BUS

Moreno Valley, California

27 mi away
2650 East Alessandro Blvd.
RAIL

Ontario

30 mi away
228 South Plum Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yucaipa and Hesperia. Straight-line distance: 30.88 mi (49.69 km).

Yucaipa

#1 Yucaipa

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population54,833
Coordinates34.0336300, -117.0430900
Altitude798
CountryUnited States
Hesperia

#2 Hesperia

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population96,911
Coordinates34.4263900, -117.3008800
Altitude971
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-117.043177, 34.033629)
End: Hesperia Road (-117.301047, 34.426414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.06 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.58
3.74 gal · 14.12 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $10.79 $21.58
Mid-grade $6.07 $11.34 $22.69
Premium $6.24 $11.67 $23.35
Diesel $7.57 $14.15 $28.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Yucaipa and Hesperia. The current time is 04:00:21.

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.