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Trip from Yucaipa, CA to Hesperia, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

52.9 mi

85 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m

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 San Bernardino County, California

Yucaipa, CA

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city in San Bernardino County, California, United States

Hesperia, CA

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Trip Overview

Stretching 52.9 miles across Southern California, this drive from Yucaipa to Hesperia takes approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate a combination of local roads including Yucaipa Boulevard and Oak Glen Road before transitioning onto I-10 West. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, it is an affordable way to move between these two Pacific Coast locales. This journey is straightforward and practical, making it an excellent choice if you need to reach your destination efficiently without the hassle of a multi-day itinerary.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Barstow and Mojave Freeway 12.2 mi 13m
Foothill Freeway 10.6 mi 12m
Barstow Freeway 7.4 mi 7m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway 6.6 mi 7m
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway 5.4 mi 5m
Main Street 4.2 mi 7m
Oak Glen Road 1.8 mi 3m
Yucaipa Boulevard 1.7 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Barstow and Mojave Freeway — 12.2 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yucaipa, CA and Hesperia, CA.

1

Start on 2nd Street

65 ft · 2 sec · 2nd Street
2

Enter roundabout onto Yucaipa Boulevard

131 ft · 2 sec · Yucaipa Boulevard
3

Continue on Yucaipa Boulevard

1.7 mi · 3 min · Yucaipa Boulevard
4

Turn left onto Oak Glen Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Glen Road
5

Take the ramp onto I 10 West

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 10 West
Toward I 10 West
6

Merge onto I 10

6.6 mi · 7 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 57 sec
Exit 77C Toward CA 210 West: Pasadena, Running Springs Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on CA 210

11 mi · 12 min · Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 74 Toward I 215 North: Barstow Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 215

7.4 mi · 7 min · Barstow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 13 sec
12

Continue on I 15

6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

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.
14

Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist

5.4 mi · 5 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 143 Toward Main Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn right onto Main Street

4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street
17

Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

323 ft · 9 sec · 3rd Avenue
18

Turn right onto Yucca Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Yucca Street
19

At end of road, turn left onto Hesperia Road

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Hesperia Road
20

Arrive at destination

Hesperia Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

San Bernardino, CA

26 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.

Popular next leg

San Bernardino, CA to Hesperia, CA

34.5 mi · 42m

Pacing Suggestions

Redlands, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rialto, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Yucaipa, 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Yucaipa Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Yucaipa Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

8
10.3 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward CA 210 West: Pasadena, Running Springs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 77C Toward CA 210 West: Pasadena, Running Springs
7
21.8 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward I 215 North: Barstow

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 74 Toward I 215 North: Barstow
7
47.7 mi into trip | ~56m 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
52.6 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | Hesperia Road

At end of road, turn left onto Hesperia Road

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.16 one way

$24.32 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $12.53 $25.06
premium $6.18 $12.86 $25.73
diesel $5.61 $11.68 $23.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.9 0 $5.55 $2.54
Efficient EV 13.2 0 $4.63 $2.12
EV Truck/SUV 21.2 0 $7.41 $3.39

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Yucaipa, CA

Late night in Yucaipa on Tuesday

Local time

3:11 AM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Mostly Clear

SE 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 12:37AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 12:37AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Destination

Hesperia, CA

Late night in Hesperia on Tuesday

Local time

3:11 AM

PDT

Current temp

40°F

Clear

SW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 12:37AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 12:37AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

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

4 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

1h 6m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight-line interstate cruise on this 52.9-mile journey. Since the highway share is 0%, your time behind the wheel will be spent navigating surface streets and local connectors rather than high-speed lanes. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the route is characterized by constant adjustments rather than miles of open highway. Being prepared for frequent turns is essential, as the road personality remains technical throughout the entire hour-long duration. It is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition between Yucaipa Boulevard and the surrounding local road network.

57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 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?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Yucaipa Boulevard.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.9 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Yucaipa Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Yucaipa, CA to Hesperia, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Running Springs along the way.

Running Springs

10.3 mi in | ~14m

About the Cities

Starting in Yucaipa, CA

Full guide →

Founded 1989

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 1h 6m. Total distance: 52.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 6m 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.

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 Hesperia, 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: near the start (Yucaipa Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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