How far is Central Valley (historical), CA from Lucerne Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Central Valley (historical), CA to Lucerne Valley, CA is about 606.6 miles (976.2 km), with a travel time of about 11h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 522.5 miles (840.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 11h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Merced County, California
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central Valley (historical) and Lucerne Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Valley (historical) and Lucerne Valley.
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Start on the route
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
18 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Montana Avenue
70 m · 14 sec · Montana Avenue
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Turn right onto Shasta Dam Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Shasta Dam Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
26 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
35.5 mi · 39 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Continue on Westside Freeway
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
78.8 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
204.7 mi · 3 hr 39 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stockdale Highway
1185 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Stockdale Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Stockdale Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockdale Highway
39 m · 2 sec · Stockdale Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Stockdale Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Continue on Westside Parkway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Westside Parkway
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Continue on Centennial Corridor
2.8 mi · 3 min · Centennial Corridor
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Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
54.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Mojave-Barstow Highway
26.9 mi · 30 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway
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Continue on Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395: Bishop, San Bernardino
1715 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
30.1 mi · 36 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Air Expressway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Air Expressway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto National Old Trails Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · National Old Trails Highway
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Continue on D Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · D Street
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Continue on Happy Trails Highway
20.6 mi · 29 min · Happy Trails Highway
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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 Central Valley (historical) and Lucerne Valley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
205 mi · 03h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Central Valley (historical) 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 Central Valley (historical) to Lucerne Valley?
The road trip is about 606.6 miles (976.2 km) and usually takes 11h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Dos Palos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 303.4 miles from Central Valley (historical) and 303.2 miles from Lucerne Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 522.5 miles (840.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.1 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $133.99 one way or $267.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 190.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Central Valley (historical) and Sunny near Lucerne Valley.
Stop Ideas Near South Dos Palos
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 South Dos Palos.
Merced station
Madera
Denair station
Fresno station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central Valley (historical) and Lucerne Valley. Straight-line distance: 522.49 mi (840.86 km).
#1 Central Valley (historical)
Located in northern California's Shasta County at an elevation of approximately 810 feet, this historical area formerly served as a temporary housing camp for workers constructing Shasta Dam.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6804300, -122.3711200 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 976 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 34m |
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 | $133.99 | $267.97 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $139.08 | $278.16 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $143.14 | $286.29 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $180.04 | $360.08 |
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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