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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.1 mi
01h 23m
Flight
36.21 mi
58.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.21 mi
Kilometers
58.27 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.1 mi
Kilometers
124.08 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lancaster
Sat, Apr 18, 7:40 AM PDT
Return by in Kinneloa Mesa
Sat, Apr 18, 9:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kinneloa Mesa
2026-04-18T06:17
Arrive Lancaster
Sat, Apr 18, 7:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kinneloa Mesa
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Altadena
CA

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States

From Kinneloa Mesa
29.2 mi
00h 41m
To Lancaster
47.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vosburg Street

    726 ft · 34 sec · Vosburg Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sierra Madre Villa Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue

    78 m · 10 sec · Sierra Madre Villa Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Sierra Madre Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Sierra Madre Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on North Sierra Madre Boulevard

    87 m · 8 sec · North Sierra Madre Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Maple Street

    26 m · 2 sec · East Maple Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 210 West: San Fernando

    1971 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Foothill Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Foothill Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 2: Angeles Crest Highway

    1755 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Angeles Crest Highway

    9.3 mi · 17 min · Angeles Crest Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Angeles Forest Highway

    24.6 mi · 37 min · Angeles Forest Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sierra Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sierra Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sierra Highway

    12.5 mi · 18 min · Sierra Highway

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Angeles Forest Highway
24.6 mi · 32%
Sierra Highway
13.7 mi · 18%
Angeles Crest Highway
9.26 mi · 12%
Foothill Freeway
7.72 mi · 10%
East Sierra Madre Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2%
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Altadena
00h 41m from Kinneloa Mesa
Leave By
3:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Altadena and the surrounding midpoint area.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Arcadia Pasadena Area
Stay option 14.3 mi away

Embassy Suites by Hilton Arcadia Pasadena Area

Arcadia , CA
211 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91006, United States
Rating 4.2/5 1,192 reviews Hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.8 mi away

Acdd, Inc.

Altadena
8443 Foothill Blvd, Sunland-Tujunga, CA 91040
Electrical installation service
San Marino City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

San Marino City Hall

San Marino , CA
2200 Huntington Dr, San Marino, CA 91108, United States
Rating 4.4/5 12 reviews City government office
Motel 6 Arcadia, CA - Los Angeles - Pasadena Area
Stay option 13.9 mi away

Motel 6 Arcadia, CA - Los Angeles - Pasadena Area

Arcadia , CA
225 Colorado Pl, Arcadia, CA 91007, United States
Rating 3.9/5 951 reviews Motel,Hotel

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Altadena.

BUS

Pasadena, California

5 mi away
150 South Los Robles Ave.
BUS

La Crescenta, California

13 mi away
Honolulu & Lowell Avenue
RAIL

Glendale Transportation Center

14 mi away
400 West Cerritos Avenue
RAIL

Los Angeles Union Station

18 mi away
800 North Alameda Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kinneloa Mesa and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 36.21 mi (58.27 km).

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#1 Kinneloa Mesa

Kinneloa Mesa is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.1758400, -118.0842400
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Lancaster

#2 Lancaster

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population155,822
Coordinates34.6980400, -118.1367400
Altitude719
CountryUnited States
Start: (-118.083435, 34.175984)
End: Sierra Highway (-118.136881, 34.698025)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.3 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.38
5.44 gal · 20.6 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in California · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kinneloa Mesa and Lancaster. The current time is 06:17:11.

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.