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Trip from West Covina, CA to Fontana, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

32.2 mi

52 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 35m ★

6 AM

0h 39m

8 AM

0h 45m

10 AM

0h 41m

12 PM

0h 40m

3 PM

0h 41m

5 PM

0h 45m

8 PM

0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

West Covina, CA

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Downtown Fontana, CA, CA

Fontana, CA

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 32.2-mile drive from West Covina, CA to Fontana, CA takes about 38 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. You'll spend 93% of your time on highways, making it a quick commute rather than an extended adventure. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, so it's an economical choice for a short hop within the Pacific Coast region. This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, designed for efficient travel between these two Southern California cities. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or splitting the journey.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
San Bernardino Freeway	20.6 mi	23m
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes	9 mi	9m
Sierra Avenue	1.7 mi	2m
West Covina Parkway	0.3 mi	<1m
Merrill Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: San Bernardino Freeway — 20.6 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Covina, CA and Fontana, CA.

1

Start on this road

102 ft · 7 sec · this road

2

Turn right

165 ft · 17 sec

3

Turn left onto West Covina Parkway

0.3 mi · 43 sec · West Covina Parkway

Use the left lane.

4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 10 East: San Bernadino Use the left lane.

5

Merge onto I 10

98 ft · 1 sec · San Bernardino Freeway

6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

2.0 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.1 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.5 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

Use the slight right lane.

9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

1.4 mi · 1 min · San Bernardino Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

2.0 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

2.1 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10

4.0 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR

9.0 mi · 9 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes

Use the slight left lane.

14

Merge onto I 10

6.5 mi · 7 min · San Bernardino Freeway

Use the slight right lane.

15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 64 Toward Sierra Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

16

Keep slight left at fork

448 ft · 12 sec

Toward Sierra Avenue North Use the left lane.

17

Turn slight left onto Sierra Avenue

1.7 mi · 2 min · Sierra Avenue

Use the left lane.

18

Turn right onto Merrill Avenue

205 ft · 4 sec · Merrill Avenue

19

Arrive at destination

Merrill Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 30.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Covina Parkway

Turn left onto West Covina Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

8

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 10 East: San Bernadino

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 10 East: San Bernadino

6

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

30.2 mi into trip | ~35m 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

30.4 mi into trip | ~35m 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

$7.40 one way

$14.80 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.02	$7.63	$15.25
premium	$6.18	$7.83	$15.66
diesel	$5.61	$7.11	$14.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.7	0	$3.38	$1.55
Efficient EV	8.1	0	$2.82	$1.29
EV Truck/SUV	12.9	0	$4.51	$2.06

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

West Covina, CA

Morning in West Covina on Sunday

Local time

7:18 AM

PDT

Current temp

52°F

Mostly Clear

NNW 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Fontana, CA

Morning in Fontana on Sunday

Local time

7:18 AM

PDT

Current temp

52°F

Mostly Clear

NW 0 to 30 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

38m 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 the majority of this trip, with 93% of the journey taking place on freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.6 miles on the San Bernardino Freeway. This means you'll likely experience consistent speeds and minimal traffic delays, especially if you travel outside of peak commute hours. The route is characterized by its focus on efficient transit, utilizing major arteries like the San Bernardino Freeway and I-10 Metro ExpressLanes before transitioning to Sierra Avenue.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on San Bernardino Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 West Covina Parkway.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 17 decision points packed into just 32.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Covina Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): 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.

On the drive from West Covina, CA to Fontana, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sierra Avenue North along the way.

Sierra Avenue North

30.4 mi in | ~35m

About the Cities

Starting in West Covina, CA

West Covina is a city in Los Angeles County in Southern California.

Arriving in Fontana, CA

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 38m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.6 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 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 0.1 miles (West Covina Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): 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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