How far is Lancaster, CA from Shenandoah, PA?
The driving distance from Lancaster, CA to Shenandoah, PA is about 2654.4 miles (4271.8 km), with a travel time of about 47h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2307 miles (3712.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 94h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 47h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and Shenandoah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Shenandoah.
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Start on Sierra Highway
2179 ft · 48 sec · Sierra Highway
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Turn left onto West Avenue I
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Avenue I
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Take the ramp right toward CA 14 North
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Aerospace Highway
19.1 mi · 20 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Sierra Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Sierra Highway
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Take the exit slight right
98 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Mojave–Barstow Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Mojave–Barstow Highway
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Take the ramp right
62.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North: Las Vegas
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
112 mi · 2 hr · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Continue on Las Vegas Freeway
123.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
161.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Richfield, Denver
2705 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
501.3 mi · 8 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
12.6 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway
174.7 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Heartland Expressway
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Merge slight left
474.5 mi · 8 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
2239 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
144.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left
23.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
135.9 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Continue on Ohio Turnpike
141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
236.9 mi · 4 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
1080 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight left
24 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard
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Continue on Factory Street
716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street
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Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Elysburg Road
9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road
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Continue on State Route 54
13.3 mi · 17 min · State Route 54
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Continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Centre Street
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Continue on West Mahanoy Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Mahanoy Avenue
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Turn left onto Connerton Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Connerton Road
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Continue on Mount Olive Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · Mount Olive Boulevard
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Continue on West Centre Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Centre Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
42 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
29 m · 7 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 Lancaster and Shenandoah.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 70 East
Continue straight
501 mi · 08h 41m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Lancaster and Rain And Snow Showers near Shenandoah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lancaster to Shenandoah?
The road trip is about 2654.4 miles (4271.8 km) and usually takes 47h 08m 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?
Overton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1307.9 miles from Lancaster and 1346.6 miles from Shenandoah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2307 miles (3712.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 347.4 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 PST. 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 $531.43 one way or $1,062.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 832.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 3 hour time difference between Lancaster and Shenandoah, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Lancaster and Rain And Snow Showers near Shenandoah.
Stop Ideas Near Overton
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 Overton.
Holdrege
Hastings
McCook
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Shenandoah. Straight-line distance: 2306.98 mi (3712.72 km).
#1 Lancaster
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 155,822 |
| Coordinates | 34.6980400, -118.1367400 |
| Altitude | 719 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shenandoah
Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,738 |
| Coordinates | 40.8203700, -76.2007700 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shenandoah (-76.20077, 40.82037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 88h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 66h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 53h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 44h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 37h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 33h 06m |
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 | $5.67 | $531.43 | $1,062.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.92 | $554.84 | $1,109.68 |
| Premium | $6.11 | $572.45 | $1,144.90 |
| Diesel | $8.08 | $757.15 | $1,514.29 |
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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