Origin
La Verne, CA
Morning in La Verne on Tuesday
Local time
8:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Verne, CA to Fontana, 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
28m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Verne, CA
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Fontana, CA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 22.5-mile drive from La Verne, CA to Fontana, CA takes about 28 minutes and is perfect as a single-day trip. With a 78% highway share, you'll primarily be on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes and the San Bernardino Freeway, with a brief stint on Sierra Avenue. Expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this journey. Both La Verne and Fontana are situated within the Pacific Coast region, so you won't be crossing major geographical divides. This route is all about efficient travel between two points in Southern California.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 9 mi | 9m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Sierra Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| La Verne Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Arrow Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West la Verne Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| White Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bonita Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
— 9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Verne, CA and Fontana, CA.
1
Start on Bonita Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bonita Avenue
2
Turn right onto White Avenue
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
White Avenue
3
Turn left onto Arrow Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Arrow Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
5
Turn straight onto West la Verne Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West la Verne Avenue
6
Continue on La Verne Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
La Verne Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto North Towne Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Towne Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn sharp left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 10
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 64
Toward Sierra Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Sierra Avenue North
Use the left lane.
14
Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Merrill Avenue
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Merrill Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 20.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
North Towne Avenue
Turn right onto North Towne Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn sharp left toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
20.4 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
8
20.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Sierra Avenue North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Sierra Avenue North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.34 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
1 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
28m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 78% of the journey on freeways. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 9 miles on the I-10 Metro ExpressLanes, offering uninterrupted travel. The main roads include the San Bernardino Freeway and a portion of Sierra Avenue, indicating a transition from high-speed interstate to a more surface-street feel towards the end. This route offers a direct and mostly fast-paced experience, designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes and San Bernardino Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near North Towne Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 22.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (North Towne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 La Verne, CA to Fontana, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sierra Avenue North along the way.
Sierra Avenue North
20.6 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
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 28m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes. 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: at 2.4 miles (North Towne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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