How far is Victorville, CA from Black Meadow Landing, CA?

The driving distance from Victorville, CA to Black Meadow Landing, CA is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
249.88 mi
04h 56m
Flight
176.71 mi
284.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.71 mi
Kilometers
284.39 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.88 mi
Kilometers
402.14 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Black Meadow Landing
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 AM PDT
Return by in Victorville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Victorville
2026-04-18T21:59
Arrive Black Meadow Landing
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:08 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Victorville
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
Needles
CA

City in San Bernardino County, California, United States

From Victorville
124.8 mi
02h 28m
To Black Meadow Landing
125.1 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Victorville and Black Meadow Landing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Victorville and Black Meadow Landing.

  1. 1

    Start on D Street

    784 ft · 21 sec · D Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    133 m · 12 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on E Street

    1 km · 2 min · E Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 15 North

    2780 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    30 mi · 32 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Needles Freeway

    143.8 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Needles Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 95 South: East Broadway, Blythe

    1786 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1420 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway

    10.6 mi · 11 min · Needles Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    1619 ft · 18 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Bullhead City, Laughlin, Havasu National Wildlife Refuge

    2733 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    8.7 mi · 9 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 95 South: Lake Havasu City, Parker, Lake Havasu State Park, London Bridge

    1271 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    39.7 mi · 50 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Riverside Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Parker Dam Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Parker Dam Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Parker Dam Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Parker Dam Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Trails End Camp Road

    6.2 mi · 15 min · Trails End Camp Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Black Meadow Road

    2.9 mi · 11 min · Black Meadow Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1538 ft · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    38 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    66 m · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Victorville and Black Meadow Landing.

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Needles Freeway
154 mi · 62%
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
39.7 mi · 16%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
30 mi · 12%
Purple Heart Trail
8.98 mi · 4%
Trails End Camp Road
6.18 mi · 2%
Riverside Drive
3.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Needles Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Needles Freeway

144 mi · 02h 34m

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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.2 mi
176.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Needles
02h 28m from Victorville
Leave By
7:08 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Victorville and Sunny near Black Meadow Landing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Victorville to Black Meadow Landing?

The road trip is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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 124.8 miles from Victorville and 125.1 miles from Black Meadow Landing.

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

The direct path is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.2 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 7:08 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.88 one way or $101.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Victorville and Sunny near Black Meadow Landing.

Stop Ideas Near Needles

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Needles, 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 Needles.

RAIL

El Garces Intermodal Transportation Facility

1 mi away
900 Front Street
BUS

Laughlin, Nevada

35 mi away
2121 S. Casino Dr.
RAIL

Kingman

64 mi away
106 4th Street
BUS

Kingman (Greyhound), Arizona

69 mi away
3264 E. Andy Devine Av.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Victorville and Black Meadow Landing. Straight-line distance: 176.71 mi (284.39 km).

Victorville

#1 Victorville

The most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.

Population124,982
Coordinates34.5361100, -117.2911600
Altitude832
CountryUnited States
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#2 Black Meadow Landing

Black Meadow Landing is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.3519600, -114.1977300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Victorville (-117.29116, 34.53611)
End: Black Meadow Landing (-114.19773, 34.35196)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.82 gal
33.38 L · about $50.88
Round trip
$101.77
17.64 gal · 66.76 L
Estimated CO2
78.4 kg one way
Round trip: 156.8 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $50.88 $101.77
Mid-grade $6.07 $53.50 $107.00
Premium $6.24 $55.06 $110.13
Diesel $7.57 $66.74 $133.48

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Victorville and Black Meadow Landing. The current time is 21:59:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.