How far is Black Meadow Landing, CA from Hesperia, CA?

The driving distance from Black Meadow Landing, CA to Hesperia, CA is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177 miles (284.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.62 mi
04h 16m
Flight
177 mi
284.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177 mi
Kilometers
284.86 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.62 mi
Kilometers
356.67 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hesperia
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 AM PDT
Return by in Black Meadow Landing
Sun, Apr 19, 5:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Black Meadow Landing
2026-04-18T20:30
Arrive Hesperia
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Black Meadow Landing
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Twentynine Palms
CA

City in San Bernardino County, California, United States

From Black Meadow Landing
111.9 mi
02h 08m
To Hesperia
109.7 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Black Meadow Landing and Hesperia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Black Meadow Landing and Hesperia.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    66 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1613 ft · 2 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Black Meadow Road

    32 m · 12 sec · Black Meadow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Black Meadow Road

    2.9 mi · 11 min · Black Meadow Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Trails End Camp Road

    6.1 mi · 15 min · Trails End Camp Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Trails End Camp Road

    110 m · 10 sec · Trails End Camp Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Parker Dam Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Parker Dam Road

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Drive

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Riverside Drive

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Rio Vista Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Rio Vista Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto California Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · California Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2128 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Aqueduct Road

    16.5 mi · 24 min · Aqueduct Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Aqueduct Road

    40.7 mi · 47 min · Aqueduct Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Twentynine Palms Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Twentynine Palms Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on 29 Palms Highway

    54.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min · 29 Palms Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Yucca Mesa Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Yucca Mesa Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Buena Vista Drive

    3 mi · 4 min · Buena Vista Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old Woman Springs Road

    41.8 mi · 52 min · Old Woman Springs Road

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bear Valley Road

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Bear Valley Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hesperia Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Hesperia Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hesperia Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Black Meadow Landing and Hesperia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Aqueduct Road
57.2 mi · 26%
29 Palms Highway
54.1 mi · 24%
Old Woman Springs Road
52.4 mi · 24%
Twentynine Palms Highway
15.6 mi · 7%
Bear Valley Road
9.55 mi · 4%
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
6.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

29 Palms Highway

Continue on 29 Palms Highway

54.1 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
177 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twentynine Palms
02h 08m from Black Meadow Landing
Leave By
8:26 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Black Meadow Landing and Sunny near Hesperia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Black Meadow Landing to Hesperia?

The road trip is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Twentynine Palms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.9 miles from Black Meadow Landing and 109.7 miles from Hesperia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 177 miles (284.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 8:26 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.11 one way or $90.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Black Meadow Landing and Sunny near Hesperia.

Stop Ideas Near Twentynine Palms

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Twentynine Palms, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Twentynine Palms.

BUS

Indio, California

50 mi away
NE Corner Hywy-111 and Monroe Street
BUS

La Quinta, CA

52 mi away
78822 Highway 111
RAIL

Palm Springs

53 mi away
Indian Ave. and Palm Springs Station Rd.
BUS

Palm Desert, CA

56 mi away
44449 Towne Center Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Black Meadow Landing and Hesperia. Straight-line distance: 177 mi (284.86 km).

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#1 Black Meadow Landing

Black Meadow Landing is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.3519600, -114.1977300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Hesperia

#2 Hesperia

A city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population96,911
Coordinates34.4263900, -117.3008800
Altitude971
CountryUnited States
Start: (-114.197804, 34.352161)
End: Hesperia Road (-117.301047, 34.426414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.6 L · about $45.11
Round trip
$90.23
15.64 gal · 59.2 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $45.11 $90.23
Mid-grade $6.07 $47.44 $94.87
Premium $6.24 $48.82 $97.64
Diesel $7.57 $59.17 $118.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Black Meadow Landing and Hesperia. The current time is 20:30:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.