Origin
Adelanto, CA
Morning in Adelanto on Sunday
Local time
8:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Adelanto, CA to Fontana, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adelanto, CA
Israyosoy S.
Fontana, CA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Adelanto to Fontana, you are looking at a 39.2-mile journey that typically takes about 51 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited as a quick day drive, requiring no overnight stops along the way. You will primarily navigate via Jonathan Street, Bartlett Avenue, and the Blue Star Memorial Highway. With a fuel cost estimate of only $5, it is a very budget-friendly transit within the Pacific Coast region. Given the short duration and direct nature of the path, you can easily tackle this route in a single morning or afternoon session.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| Barstow and Mojave Freeway | 9.7 mi | 10m |
| Sierra Avenue | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| I 15 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Jonathan Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bartlett Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Merrill Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 11.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Adelanto, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on Lee Avenue
94 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lee Avenue
2
Turn left onto Jonathan Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Jonathan Street
3
Turn right onto Bartlett Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bartlett Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 395
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 South: San Bernardino, Los Angeles
Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto I 15; US 66 Hist
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist; US 91 Hist; US 395 Hist
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 15
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 15
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 119
Toward Sierra Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Sierra Avenue
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Merrill Avenue
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Merrill Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Adelanto, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Jonathan Street
Turn left onto Jonathan Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 395 / Blue Star Memorial Highway
Turn left onto US 395 / Blue Star Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 15 South: San Bernardino, Los Angeles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 15 South: San Bernardino, Los Angeles
7
32.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward Sierra Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 119
Toward Sierra Avenue
6
39.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Merrill Avenue
Turn left onto Merrill Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.01 one way
$18.02 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $9.28 | $18.57 |
| premium | $6.18 | $9.53 | $19.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fontana, CA
Morning in Fontana on Sunday
Local time
8:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
51m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway share. You will spend your time navigating local surface streets, meaning there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road to zone out on. In fact, the longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Jonathan Street, highlighting the frequent turns and transitions you must manage. Because you are avoiding major highways, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention. It is a straightforward, functional transit that moves you efficiently between these two Pacific Coast locations.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Jonathan Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 39.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jonathan Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 395 / Blue Star Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Adelanto, CA to Fontana, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Los Angeles along the way.
Los Angeles
12.4 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Starting in Adelanto, CA
Full guide →Adelanto is a city in San Bernardino County in California.
Arriving in Fontana, CA
Full guide →Fontana is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern California.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fontana, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jonathan Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 395 / Blue Star Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fontana, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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