How far is Kinneloa Mesa, CA from Lancaster, CA?
The driving distance from Kinneloa Mesa, CA to Lancaster, CA is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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 Los Angeles County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kinneloa Mesa and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinneloa Mesa and Lancaster.
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Start on the route
27 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Vosburg Street
726 ft · 34 sec · Vosburg Street
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Turn right onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
78 m · 10 sec · Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
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Turn right onto East Sierra Madre Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Sierra Madre Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Sierra Madre Boulevard
87 m · 8 sec · North Sierra Madre Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Maple Street
26 m · 2 sec · East Maple Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 210 West: San Fernando
1971 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 2: Angeles Crest Highway
1755 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Angeles Crest Highway
9.3 mi · 17 min · Angeles Crest Highway
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Turn left onto Angeles Forest Highway
24.6 mi · 37 min · Angeles Forest Highway
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Turn right onto Sierra Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sierra Highway
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Continue on Sierra Highway
12.5 mi · 18 min · Sierra Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sierra Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kinneloa Mesa and Lancaster.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Angeles Forest Highway
Turn left onto Angeles Forest Highway
24.6 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kinneloa Mesa and Mostly Sunny near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kinneloa Mesa to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Altadena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Kinneloa Mesa and 47.8 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 3:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kinneloa Mesa and Mostly Sunny near Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near Altadena
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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San Marino City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Altadena.
Pasadena, California
La Crescenta, California
Glendale Transportation Center
Los Angeles Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kinneloa Mesa and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 36.21 mi (58.27 km).
#1 Kinneloa Mesa
Kinneloa Mesa is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1758400, -118.0842400 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lancaster
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 155,822 |
| Coordinates | 34.6980400, -118.1367400 |
| Altitude | 719 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sierra Highway (-118.136881, 34.698025)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $15.69 | $31.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $16.50 | $33.00 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $16.98 | $33.96 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $20.58 | $41.16 |
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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