How far is Parker Dam, CA from Hesperia, CA?
The driving distance from Parker Dam, CA to Hesperia, CA is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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City in San Bernardino County, California, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parker Dam and Hesperia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parker Dam and Hesperia.
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Start on Arizona Street
158 m · 26 sec · Arizona Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Parker Dam Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Parker Dam Road
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Drive
3.9 mi · 4 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn straight onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on Rio Vista Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Rio Vista Highway
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Turn right onto California Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · California Avenue
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Continue straight
2128 ft · 53 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Aqueduct Road
16.5 mi · 24 min · Aqueduct Road
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Continue on Aqueduct Road
40.7 mi · 47 min · Aqueduct Road
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Turn right onto Twentynine Palms Highway
15.6 mi · 18 min · Twentynine Palms Highway
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Continue on 29 Palms Highway
54.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min · 29 Palms Highway
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Turn right onto Yucca Mesa Road
2 mi · 3 min · Yucca Mesa Road
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Turn left onto Buena Vista Drive
3 mi · 4 min · Buena Vista Drive
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Turn right onto Old Woman Springs Road
41.8 mi · 52 min · Old Woman Springs Road
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Bear Valley Road
9.5 mi · 14 min · Bear Valley Road
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Turn left onto Hesperia Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Hesperia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hesperia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parker Dam and Hesperia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
29 Palms Highway
Continue on 29 Palms Highway
54.1 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Parker Dam and Sunny near Hesperia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parker Dam to Hesperia?
The road trip is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Twentynine Palms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from Parker Dam and 104.9 miles from Hesperia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 9:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.89 one way or $93.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parker Dam and Sunny near Hesperia.
Stop Ideas Near Twentynine Palms
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parker Dam and Hesperia. Straight-line distance: 180.37 mi (290.28 km).
#1 Parker Dam
Located on the Colorado River along the border between California's San Bernardino County and Arizona, this concrete arch-gravity structure impounds the waters creating Lake Havasu.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2872400, -114.1430000 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hesperia
A city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 96,911 |
| Coordinates | 34.4263900, -117.3008800 |
| Altitude | 971 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hesperia Road (-117.301047, 34.426414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $46.89 | $93.79 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $48.68 | $97.36 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $50.10 | $100.20 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $63.01 | $126.03 |
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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