Origin
Upland, CA
Late night in Upland on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upland, CA to Rialto, 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
25m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Upland, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Rialto, CA
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Trip Overview
This short 19.2-mile drive from Upland, CA to Rialto, CA is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 25 minutes. You'll primarily be on the San Bernardino Freeway and I-10 Metro ExpressLanes, with a portion on Bloomington Avenue. With only a 74% highway share, it offers a blend of freeway speeds and local road access. The estimated fuel cost is a low $4, making this an economical option for a quick journey within the Pacific Coast region. This route is ideal for a spontaneous trip or a quick errand, with no overnight stays needed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Bloomington Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Riverside Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Euclid Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 9.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, CA and Rialto, CA.
1
Start on North 2nd Avenue
481 ft
·
15 sec
·
North 2nd Avenue
2
Enter roundabout onto 9th Street
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
9th Street
3
Continue on 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
9th Street
4
Turn left onto North Euclid Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Euclid Avenue
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
6
Merge onto I 10
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
San Bernardino Freeway
7
Take the exit
388 ft
·
9 sec
8
Merge onto I 10 EXPR
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 10
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 66
Toward Cedar Avenue, Bloomington
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn slight right
308 ft
·
13 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto Bloomington Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Bloomington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto South Riverside Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Riverside Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
North Riverside Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
9th Street
Enter roundabout onto 9th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 East: San Bernardino
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Merge onto I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Cedar Avenue, Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 66
Toward Cedar Avenue, Bloomington
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Cedar Avenue
Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.83 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Rialto, CA
Late night in Rialto on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 experience for most of this 19.2-mile trip, with 74% of the route on freeways like the San Bernardino Freeway and I-10 Metro ExpressLanes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles on the San Bernardino Freeway. While much of the drive is at higher speeds, you will transition to Bloomington Avenue, offering a change of pace. This route provides a straightforward and efficient connection between these two Southern California cities.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on San Bernardino Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and I-10 Metro ExpressLanes. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 9th 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 11 decision points packed into just 19.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (9th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Upland, CA to Rialto, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Bloomington along the way.
Bloomington
15.5 mi in
|
~18m
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 Rialto, CA
Full guide →Founded 1911
Rialto is a small city of about 100,000 people outside Los Angeles in San Bernardino County, 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 25m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on San Bernardino 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 Rialto, 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 (9th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes): 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 Rialto, 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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