Origin
Fontana, CA
Late night in Fontana on Tuesday
Local time
3:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fontana, CA to Victorville, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
38.3 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fontana, CA
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Victorville, CA
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Trip Overview
Fontana, CA to Victorville, CA is 38.3 miles and takes about 45m via Barstow and Mojave Freeway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, making it a straightforward connection between two Southern California points. The drive is primarily on highways, offering a direct path that's easy to navigate. It’s a practical option for those needing to move between these areas without a lengthy travel commitment, suitable for a single-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barstow and Mojave Freeway | 21.5 mi | 23m |
| Sierra Avenue | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| 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 |
| D Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| CA 18 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Merrill 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 Fontana, CA and Victorville, CA.
1
Start on Merrill Avenue
205 ft
·
6 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
2
Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Sierra Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 15 North
4
Merge onto I 15
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Ontario Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 15
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Turn right onto CA 18; I 15 BUS; US 66 Hist
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
D Street
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
CA 18
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Fontana, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sierra Avenue
Turn right onto Sierra Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 15 North
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
37.1 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
37.5 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
$8.80 one way
$17.61 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| premium | $6.18 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Victorville on Tuesday
Local time
3:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
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
3 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
45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 67% of the drive on freeways. You'll experience a stretch of 21.5 miles on the Barstow and Mojave Freeway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a generally direct drive with minimal delays, typical of a route predominantly utilizing major arterials.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Barstow and Mojave Freeway and Sierra Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sierra Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sierra Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (I 15 / Ontario Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Fontana, CA
Full guide →Fontana is a city in San Bernardino County in Southern California.
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 45m. Total distance: 38.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
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 (Sierra Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.4 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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