How far is Lancaster, CA from West Hollywood, CA?

The driving distance from Lancaster, CA to West Hollywood, CA is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.44 mi
01h 21m
Flight
43.92 mi
70.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.92 mi
Kilometers
70.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.44 mi
Kilometers
106.92 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Hollywood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:02 PM PDT
Return by in Lancaster
Sun, Apr 19, 1:23 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lancaster
2026-04-19T10:41
Arrive West Hollywood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:02 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lancaster
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
Santa Clarita
CA

The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From Lancaster
33.2 mi
00h 40m
To West Hollywood
33.2 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and West Hollywood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and West Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on Sierra Highway

    2829 ft · 50 sec · Sierra Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right

    95 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto West Avenue J

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Avenue J

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Street West

    2 mi · 3 min · 10th Street West

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Avenue L

    1808 ft · 35 sec · West Avenue L

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 14 South, CA 138 East: Los Angeles

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway

    40 mi · 45 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Valley Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2606 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

    2508 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Hollywood Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, Hollywood Bowl

    2069 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Cahuenga Boulevard West

    892 ft · 17 sec · Cahuenga Boulevard West

  17. 17

    Continue on North Highland Avenue

    3198 ft · 1 min · North Highland Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on North Highland Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Highland Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Santa Monica Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Santa Monica Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Fairfax Avenue

    106 m · 14 sec · North Fairfax Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fairfax Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster and West Hollywood.

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Antelope Valley Freeway
41.5 mi · 62%
Hollywood Freeway
8.92 mi · 13%
I 405 South
5.56 mi · 8%
Golden State Freeway
2.65 mi · 4%
10th Street West
2 mi · 3%
North Highland Avenue
1.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Antelope Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway

40 mi · 00h 45m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clarita
00h 40m from Lancaster
Leave By
3:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lancaster and Sunny near West Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lancaster to West Hollywood?

The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Santa Clarita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Lancaster and 33.2 miles from West Hollywood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 3:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lancaster and Sunny near West Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clarita

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 Santa Clarita and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

Acdd, Inc.

Santa Clarita
8443 Foothill Blvd, Sunland-Tujunga, CA 91040
Electrical installation service
City of Santa Clarita City Hall
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

City of Santa Clarita City Hall

Valencia , CA
23920 Valencia Blvd #120, Valencia, CA 91355
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center

Newhall , CA
22421 Market St, Newhall, CA 91321, United States
Rating 4.6/5 81 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clarita.

RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

2 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

16 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road
RAIL

Simi Valley

19 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue
RAIL

Van Nuys station

22 mi away
7724 Van Nuys Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and West Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 43.92 mi (70.69 km).

Lancaster

#1 Lancaster

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population155,822
Coordinates34.6980400, -118.1367400
Altitude719
CountryUnited States
West Hollywood

#2 West Hollywood

City in California

Population35,111
Coordinates34.0900100, -118.3617400
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Lancaster (-118.13674, 34.69804)
End: West Hollywood (-118.36174, 34.09001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.87 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
4.68 gal · 17.74 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.19 $28.39
Premium $6.24 $14.61 $29.22
Diesel $7.57 $17.71 $35.41

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lancaster and West Hollywood. The current time is 10:41:23.

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.