Origin
Yucaipa, CA
Late night in Yucaipa on Wednesday
Local time
4:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yucaipa, CA to Ontario, CA
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
47m
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
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6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yucaipa, CA
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Ontario, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Yucaipa, CA to Ontario, CA covers 36.8 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on San Bernardino Freeway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Holt Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15 miles on San Bernardino Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.4 miles from Yucaipa, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Yucaipa, CA to Ontario, CA covers 36.8 miles and takes about 47m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
San Bernardino Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 15 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 36.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Yucaipa Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.6 miles (I 10 West): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Yucaipa Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Yucaipa Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
3.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 10 West
Take the ramp onto I 10 West toward I 10 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 West
5
3.7 mi into trip
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~7m in
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I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
32.2 mi into trip
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~39m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
33.4 mi into trip
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~41m in
Take the exit toward Holt Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Holt Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Freeway | 15 mi | 17m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| Holt Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Oak Glen Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Yucaipa Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| I 10 West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 15 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yucaipa, CA and Ontario, CA.
1
Start on 2nd Street
65 ft
·
2 sec
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2nd Street
2
Enter roundabout onto Yucaipa Boulevard
131 ft
·
2 sec
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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
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I 10 West
Toward I 10 West
6
Merge onto I 10
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 10
14 mi
·
15 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9
Take the exit
360 ft
·
8 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward Holt Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
13
Continue on Holt Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
4 min
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Holt Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Holt Boulevard
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18.4 miles from Yucaipa, CA, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 36.8 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.4 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ontario, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Yucaipa, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Yucaipa, CA
This is one driving day of about 36.8 miles and 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Yucaipa, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on San Bernardino Freeway for about 15 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.4 mi from Yucaipa, CA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Yucaipa, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ontario, CA
The final approach into Ontario, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ontario, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.46 one way
$16.92 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $8.72 | $17.43 |
| premium | $6.18 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Ontario, CA
Late night in Ontario on Wednesday
Local time
4:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
47m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Yucaipa, CA to Ontario, CA covers 36.8 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Bernardino Freeway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Holt Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.4 miles from Yucaipa, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 36.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Yucaipa Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.6 miles (I 10 West): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Yucaipa, CA to Ontario, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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