How far is Russ, CA from Lancaster, CA?
The driving distance from Russ, CA to Lancaster, CA is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Russ and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russ and Lancaster.
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Start on Soledad Canyon Road
8.3 mi · 15 min · Soledad Canyon Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Soledad Canyon Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Soledad Canyon Road
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Turn left onto Santiago Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Santiago Road
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Take the ramp right toward CA 14 North
1168 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue K
1225 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto West Avenue K
2284 ft · 59 sec · West Avenue K
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Turn left onto 10th Street West
1 mi · 2 min · 10th Street West
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Turn right onto West Avenue J
1.2 km · 1 min · West Avenue J
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Turn left onto Sierra Highway
3256 ft · 1 min · Sierra Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sierra Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Russ and Lancaster.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Antelope Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway
15.5 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Russ and Sunny near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Russ to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vincent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Russ and 18.6 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Russ and Sunny near Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near Vincent
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 Vincent.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russ and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 20.52 mi (33.03 km).
#1 Russ
Located at an elevation of 2014 feet within Los Angeles County, this small unincorporated community is situated in the rugged, high desert terrain of Soledad Canyon.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4397200, -118.3148000 |
| Altitude | 614 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lancaster
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 155,822 |
| Coordinates | 34.6980400, -118.1367400 |
| Altitude | 719 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sierra Highway (-118.136881, 34.698025)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $7.67 | $15.34 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $7.89 | $15.79 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $9.93 | $19.85 |
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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