How far is Parker Dam, CA from Victorville, CA?
The driving distance from Parker Dam, CA to Victorville, CA is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parker Dam and Victorville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parker Dam and Victorville.
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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
1.5 mi · 3 min · Parker Dam Road
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Continue on Parker Dam Road
39 m · 3 sec · Parker Dam Road
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
3.1 mi · 4 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
39.8 mi · 51 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Take the exit left toward I 40 West
2286 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
9.3 mi · 9 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Needles Freeway
155.1 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Needles Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway
30.5 mi · 33 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 18 East: D Street, Apple Valley
1753 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto D Street
1.5 km · 2 min · D Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · D Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parker Dam and Victorville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Needles Freeway
Continue on Needles Freeway
155 mi · 02h 46m
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 Victorville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parker Dam to Victorville?
The road trip is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Needles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from Parker Dam and 91 miles from Victorville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 8:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.71 one way or $93.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parker Dam and Sunny near Victorville.
Stop Ideas Near Needles
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 Needles.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parker Dam and Victorville. Straight-line distance: 180.27 mi (290.11 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 Victorville
The most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
| Population | 124,982 |
| Coordinates | 34.5361100, -117.2911600 |
| Altitude | 832 |
| Country | United States |
End: E Street (-117.291191, 34.536579)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 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 | $46.71 | $93.41 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $48.48 | $96.97 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $49.90 | $99.80 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $62.76 | $125.52 |
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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