Origin
Upland, CA
Late night in Upland on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upland, CA to Hesperia, 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
54m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 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 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Upland, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Hesperia, CA
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Trip Overview
Upland, CA to Hesperia, CA is 41.4 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Barstow and Mojave Freeway, Ontario Freeway, and CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, making it a straightforward local trip. It's a short journey, perfect for a quick relocation or an easy day trip. You'll mostly be on freeways, covering the distance efficiently. Consider this route if you need to get between these two Southern California cities without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barstow and Mojave Freeway | 12.2 mi | 13m |
| Ontario Freeway | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| Foothill Boulevard | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| San Bernardino Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Arrow Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hesperia Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
— 12.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, CA and Hesperia, CA.
1
Start on North 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North 2nd Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Arrow Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Arrow Highway
3
Continue on San Bernardino Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Road
4
Turn right onto US 66 Hist
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Foothill Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 15 North
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 15
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Ontario Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 15
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 143
Toward Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Main Street
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
323 ft
·
9 sec
·
3rd Avenue
13
Turn right onto Yucca Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Yucca Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto Hesperia Road
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Hesperia Road
15
Arrive at destination
Hesperia Road
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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Upland, 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 1.7 and 41.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 66 Hist / Foothill Boulevard
Turn right onto US 66 Hist / Foothill Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 15 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 15 North
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
36.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 143
Toward Main Street
6
41.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Hesperia Road
At end of road, turn left onto Hesperia Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.52 one way
$19.03 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
| premium | $6.18 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 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 | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
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
Hesperia, CA
Late night in Hesperia on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
62°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
7 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
54m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with 57% of the route on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Barstow and Mojave Freeway, the Ontario Freeway, and the CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 12.2 miles on the Barstow and Mojave Freeway. Expect a dynamic drive that transitions between freeway speeds and potentially more varied road conditions as you approach your destination. The character of the drive is largely shaped by its freeway components, facilitating a consistent pace for most of the journey.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on Barstow and Mojave Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near US 66 Hist / Foothill Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 41.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.7 miles (US 66 Hist / Foothill Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (I 15 / Ontario Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Upland, CA
Full guide →Upland is a city in San Bernardino County on the edge of the Inland Empire in Southern California. Formally incorporated in 1906, Upland has a long, rich history in agriculture and included a segment of Route 66. Upland and the region used to be home to thousands of acres of citrus groves; today, however, the city is home to many quiet residential neighborhoods and is a gateway to recreational opportunities in the San Gabriel Mountains.
Top landmarks
- • Madonna of the Trail — series of 12 monuments dedicated to the spirit of pioneer women in the United St...
- • Old Carnegie Library — library building in Upland, California, United States
Arriving in Hesperia, CA
Full guide →Founded 1988
Hesperia 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 54m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 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: at 1.7 miles (US 66 Hist / Foothill Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 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 Hesperia, 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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