How far is Lucerne Valley, CA from Central Valley (historical), CA?
The driving distance from Lucerne Valley, CA to Central Valley (historical), CA is about 606.6 miles (976.2 km), with a travel time of about 11h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 522.5 miles (840.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Merced County, California
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lucerne Valley and Central Valley (historical).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lucerne Valley and Central Valley (historical).
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Start on Kendall Road
14 m · 6 sec · Kendall Road
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Turn right
22 mi · 31 min
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Continue on National Old Trails Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · National Old Trails Highway
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Turn left onto Air Expressway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Air Expressway
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Turn right onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
30.3 mi · 36 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto CA 58 West: Mojave
2667 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Mojave-Barstow Highway
26.9 mi · 30 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway
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Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
1.2 km · 51 sec · Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
54.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Centennial Corridor
2.3 mi · 3 min · Centennial Corridor
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Continue on Westside Parkway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Westside Parkway
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Continue on Stockdale Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockdale Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Stockdale Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Stockdale Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 5 North
2621 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
192.7 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
53.8 mi · 1 hr · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Westside Freeway
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Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
38.5 mi · 42 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 151
2884 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Shasta Dam Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Shasta Dam Boulevard
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Continue on Front Street
1206 ft · 32 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Shasta Dam Boulevard
73 m · 7 sec · Shasta Dam Boulevard
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Turn right onto Ashby Court
29 m · 7 sec · Ashby Court
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Turn left
45 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
21 m · 5 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 Lucerne Valley and Central Valley (historical).
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
193 mi · 03h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Lucerne Valley and Sunny near Central Valley (historical).
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lucerne Valley to Central Valley (historical)?
The road trip is about 606.6 miles (976.2 km) and usually takes 11h 21m 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?
South Dos Palos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 303.2 miles from Lucerne Valley and 303.3 miles from Central Valley (historical).
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 522.5 miles (840.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.1 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 PDT. 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 $133.99 one way or $267.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 190.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lucerne Valley and Sunny near Central Valley (historical).
Stop Ideas Near South Dos Palos
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 South Dos Palos.
Merced station
Madera
Denair station
Fresno station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lucerne Valley and Central Valley (historical). Straight-line distance: 522.49 mi (840.86 km).
#1 Lucerne Valley
Located in the high Mojave Desert of San Bernardino County at an elevation of 2,953 feet, this unincorporated community sits north of the San Bernardino Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4438900, -116.9678100 |
| Altitude | 900 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central Valley (historical)
Located in northern California's Shasta County at an elevation of approximately 810 feet, this historical area formerly served as a temporary housing camp for workers constructing Shasta Dam.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6804300, -122.3711200 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Valley (historical) (-122.37112, 40.68043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 976 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 34m |
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 | $6.26 | $133.99 | $267.97 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $139.08 | $278.16 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $143.14 | $286.29 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $180.04 | $360.08 |
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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