Origin
Bloomington, CA
Afternoon in Bloomington on Sunday
Local time
1:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomington, CA to Victorville, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Victorville, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 42.3-mile drive from Bloomington, CA to Victorville, CA takes about 50 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily be on the Barstow and Mojave Freeway, with portions of Sierra Avenue and the CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway contributing to the journey. Given its short duration and minimal fuel cost of around $10, this route is easily manageable without needing an overnight stop. The highway-focused profile means you'll cover ground efficiently, making it ideal for quick travel within the Pacific Coast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barstow and Mojave Freeway | 21.5 mi | 23m |
| Sierra Avenue | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| Ontario Freeway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| D Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| CA 18 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
— 21.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, CA and Victorville, CA.
1
Start on Cedar Avenue
470 ft
·
10 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Cedar Avenue
3
Merge onto I 10
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 64
Toward Sierra Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 15 North
7
Merge onto I 15
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Ontario Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 15
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist; US 91 Hist; US 395 Hist
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto CA 18
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
CA 18
Exit 153A
Toward CA 18 East: Apple Valley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CA 18; I 15 BUS; US 66 Hist
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
D Street
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
CA 18
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Bloomington, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 41.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
Toward Cedar Avenue
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~2m 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 64
Toward Sierra Avenue
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 15 / Ontario Freeway
Merge onto I 15 / Ontario Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
41.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
CA 18
Take the exit onto CA 18 toward CA 18 East: Apple Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 153A
Toward CA 18 East: Apple Valley
6
41.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
CA 18; I 15 BUS; US 66 Hist / D Street
Turn right onto CA 18; I 15 BUS; US 66 Hist / D Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.72 one way
$19.44 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| premium | $6.18 | $10.29 | $20.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Victorville, CA
Afternoon in Victorville on Sunday
Local time
1:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Clear
NW 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:31AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:31AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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
34 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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 highway-focused drive for this route, with about 65% of the journey on main roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.5 miles on the Barstow and Mojave Freeway, offering a good opportunity to maintain a steady pace. While largely a highway experience, the inclusion of Sierra Avenue and the memorial highway adds some local road character. The drive progresses by transitioning between these major arteries, keeping the momentum going as you head north.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.5 mi on Barstow and Mojave Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Barstow and Mojave Freeway and Sierra Avenue. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (I 15 / Ontario Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Bloomington, CA
Full guide →Arriving in Victorville, CA
Full guide →Founded 1895
Victorville 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 50m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.5 miles on Barstow and Mojave Freeway. 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 Victorville, 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: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (I 15 / Ontario Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Victorville, 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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