How far is Lost Hills, CA from Anaheim, CA?

The driving distance from Lost Hills, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.3 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.55 mi
03h 16m
Flight
159.24 mi
256.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.24 mi
Kilometers
256.27 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.55 mi
Kilometers
274.47 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Thu, Apr 16, 11:30 AM PDT
Return by in Lost Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 2:47 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lost Hills
2026-04-16T08:14
Arrive Anaheim
Thu, Apr 16, 11:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lost Hills
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lebec
CA

City in California, United States of America

From Lost Hills
85.3 mi
01h 38m
To Anaheim
85.3 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lost Hills and Anaheim.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lost Hills and Anaheim.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Farnsworth Avenue

    34 m · 12 sec · Farnsworth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Paso Robles Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Paso Robles Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    2047 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Westside Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway

    20.7 mi · 24 min · Santa Ana Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    2410 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    113 m · 14 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lost Hills and Anaheim.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
115 mi · 68%
I 405 South
25 mi · 15%
Santa Ana Freeway
20.7 mi · 12%
Golden State Freeway
5.33 mi · 3%
Paso Robles Highway
2.51 mi · 1%
West Lincoln Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Keep slight right

58.3 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
159.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebec
01h 38m from Lost Hills
Leave By
10:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lost Hills and Partly Sunny near Anaheim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lost Hills to Anaheim?

The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.5 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?

Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Lost Hills and 85.3 miles from Anaheim.

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

The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 $34.73 one way or $69.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lost Hills and Partly Sunny near Anaheim.

Stop Ideas Near Lebec

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lebec, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Fillmore, California

50 mi away
718 West Ventura St.
BUS

Tehachapi, California

50 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Santa Paula, California

58 mi away
245 South Palm Avenue
RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

60 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lost Hills and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 159.24 mi (256.27 km).

Lost Hills

#1 Lost Hills

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Population2,412
Coordinates35.6163500, -119.6942900
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Anaheim

#2 Anaheim

The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.

Population353,676
Coordinates33.8352900, -117.9145000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Lost Hills (-119.69429, 35.61635)
End: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.78 L · about $34.73
Round trip
$69.46
12.04 gal · 45.56 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $34.73 $69.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $36.52 $73.03
Premium $6.24 $37.58 $75.17
Diesel $7.57 $45.55 $91.11

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lost Hills and Anaheim. The current time is 08:14:13.

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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.