How far is Anaheim, CA from Big Pine, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Big Pine, CA is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231 miles (371.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Big Pine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Big Pine.
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Start on the route
61 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
129 m · 23 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto North State College Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · North State College Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Placentia Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Placentia Avenue
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Turn right onto West Orangethorpe Avenue
2060 ft · 45 sec · West Orangethorpe Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CA 57 North: Pomona
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
16.5 mi · 19 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego
1822 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North: Barstow
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway
17.1 mi · 19 min · Ontario Freeway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit right toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
1549 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
66.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Continue on Red Mountain Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Red Mountain Road
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
36.7 mi · 43 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15 mi · 18 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Edwards Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Edwards Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
26 mi · 31 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Big Pine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
66.7 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Sunny near Big Pine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Big Pine?
The road trip is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km) and usually takes 05h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ridgecrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135 miles from Anaheim and 134.6 miles from Big Pine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231 miles (371.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.86 one way or $109.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Sunny near Big Pine.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgecrest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgecrest.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Big Pine. Straight-line distance: 231.02 mi (371.79 km).
#1 Anaheim
The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.
| Population | 353,676 |
| Coordinates | 33.8352900, -117.9145000 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Pine
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California
| Population | 1,756 |
| Coordinates | 37.1649300, -118.2895500 |
| Altitude | 1216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Pine (-118.28955, 37.16493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 434 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $54.86 | $109.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $57.69 | $115.38 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $59.37 | $118.74 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $71.96 | $143.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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