How far is Anaheim, CA from Lucerne Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Lucerne Valley, CA is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Lucerne Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Lucerne Valley.
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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
9 mi · 10 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bear Valley Road, Apple Valley
1719 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Bear Valley Road
12.5 mi · 19 min · Bear Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Kendall Road
14 m · 2 sec · Kendall Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kendall Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Lucerne Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ontario Freeway
Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway
17.1 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Anaheim and Sunny near Lucerne Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Lucerne Valley?
The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Muscoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Anaheim and 46.4 miles from Lucerne Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.54 one way or $41.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anaheim and Sunny near Lucerne Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Muscoy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bear Springs Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Fontana
City Hall
San Bernardino County Land Use
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Muscoy.
San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot
Riverside–Downtown
Moreno Valley, California
Ontario
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Lucerne Valley. Straight-line distance: 68.55 mi (110.32 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 Lucerne Valley
Located in the high Mojave Desert of San Bernardino County at an elevation of 2,953 feet, this unincorporated community sits north of the San Bernardino Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4438900, -116.9678100 |
| Altitude | 900 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lucerne Valley (-116.96781, 34.44389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $6.26 | $20.54 | $41.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $21.32 | $42.63 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $21.94 | $43.88 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $27.59 | $55.19 |
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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