How far is Anaheim, CA from China Lake Acres, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to China Lake Acres, CA is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in San Bernardino County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and China Lake Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and China Lake Acres.
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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
24.3 mi · 29 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1746 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
62 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Inyokern Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Inyokern Road
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Turn right onto North Strecker Street
1 km · 3 min · North Strecker Street
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Turn left onto Weiman Avenue
689 ft · 32 sec · Weiman Avenue
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Turn right onto North Leroy Street
641 ft · 34 sec · North Leroy Street
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Turn left onto Sydnor Avenue
125 m · 18 sec · Sydnor Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sydnor Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and China Lake Acres.
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 China Lake Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to China Lake Acres?
The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Adelanto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Anaheim and 80.1 miles from China Lake Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125 miles (201.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 10:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.65 one way or $65.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Sunny near China Lake Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Adelanto
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 Adelanto.
Victor Valley Transportation Center
Victorville, CA
Barstow Harvey House
Barstow (Bus), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and China Lake Acres. Straight-line distance: 125.02 mi (201.2 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 China Lake Acres
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
| Population | 1,876 |
| Coordinates | 35.6405100, -117.7639500 |
| Altitude | 741 |
| Country | United States |
End: China Lake Acres (-117.76395, 35.64051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $32.65 | $65.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $34.33 | $68.67 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $35.34 | $70.67 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $42.83 | $85.66 |
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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