How far is China Lake Acres, CA from Anaheim, CA?
The driving distance from China Lake Acres, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 161.1 miles (259.3 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 32m 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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 China Lake Acres and Anaheim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between China Lake Acres and Anaheim.
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Start on Sydnor Avenue
125 m · 20 sec · Sydnor 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 Weiman Avenue
689 ft · 32 sec · Weiman Avenue
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Turn right onto North Strecker Street
1 km · 2 min · North Strecker Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Inyokern Road
2 mi · 3 min · West Inyokern Road
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Take the ramp left
1874 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
24.4 mi · 29 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
66.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 15 South: San Bernardino, Los Angeles
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 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
5.6 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
6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 West, CA 60 East: Riverside, Los Angeles
848 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 West: Los Angeles
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
16.4 mi · 19 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
123 m · 5 sec · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Orange Freeway
1.3 km · 57 sec · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Orange Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue
1921 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
143 m · 26 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
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Turn right
61 m · 15 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 China Lake Acres and Anaheim.
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.
Sunny leaving China Lake Acres and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from China Lake Acres to Anaheim?
The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.3 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 80.7 miles from China Lake Acres and 80.5 miles from Anaheim.
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 36.1 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.77 one way or $65.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around China Lake Acres and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.
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 China Lake Acres and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 125.02 mi (201.2 km).
#1 China Lake Acres
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
| Population | 1,876 |
| Coordinates | 35.6405100, -117.7639500 |
| Altitude | 741 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 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 | $32.77 | $65.54 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $34.45 | $68.91 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $35.46 | $70.92 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $42.98 | $85.96 |
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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