How far is Anderson, CA from Lucerne, CA?
The driving distance from Anderson, CA to Lucerne, CA is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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.
City in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Lucerne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Lucerne.
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Start on the route
18 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
20.2 mi · 22 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Continue on Westside Freeway
68 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 20: Colusa, Clear Lake
2174 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
36.8 mi · 50 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
18 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
14.2 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
59 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson and Lucerne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Continue on Westside Freeway
68 mi · 01h 13m
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 Anderson and Mostly Clear near Lucerne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Lucerne?
The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Willows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Anderson and 70.6 miles from Lucerne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 12:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.79 one way or $57.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anderson and Mostly Clear near Lucerne.
Stop Ideas Near Willows
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 Willows.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Lucerne. Straight-line distance: 97.49 mi (156.9 km).
#1 Anderson
City in Shasta County, California, USA
| Population | 10,565 |
| Coordinates | 40.4482100, -122.2977800 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lucerne
Lucerne is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0901700, -122.7963800 |
| Altitude | 405 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lucerne (-122.79638, 39.09017)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $28.79 | $57.57 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $30.27 | $60.54 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $31.15 | $62.31 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $37.76 | $75.52 |
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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