How far is West Hollywood, CA from Lancaster, CA?

The driving distance from West Hollywood, CA to Lancaster, CA is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
66.88 mi
01h 19m
Flight
43.92 mi
70.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.92 mi
Kilometers
70.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.88 mi
Kilometers
107.63 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lancaster
Sun, Apr 19, 10:46 AM PDT
Return by in West Hollywood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:05 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Hollywood
2026-04-19T09:27
Arrive Lancaster
Sun, Apr 19, 10:46 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Hollywood
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Santa Clarita
CA

The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

From West Hollywood
33.3 mi
00h 39m
To Lancaster
33.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Hollywood and Lancaster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Hollywood and Lancaster.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fairfax Avenue

    136 m · 16 sec · North Fairfax Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Fairfax Avenue

    762 ft · 29 sec · North Fairfax Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Santa Monica Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Santa Monica Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Highland Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Highland Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Highland Avenue

    128 m · 7 sec · North Highland Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Cahuenga Boulevard West

    778 ft · 18 sec · Cahuenga Boulevard West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pilgrimage Bridge

    114 m · 17 sec · Pilgrimage Bridge

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cahuenga Boulevard East

    36 m · 3 sec · Cahuenga Boulevard East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 101 North: Hollywood Freeway, Ventura

    1362 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Hollywood Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster

    41.8 mi · 48 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue K

    1225 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Avenue K

    2284 ft · 59 sec · West Avenue K

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 10th Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · 10th Street West

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Avenue J

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Avenue J

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sierra Highway

    3256 ft · 1 min · Sierra Highway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sierra Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Hollywood and Lancaster.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 14 North
41.8 mi · 62%
Hollywood Freeway
9.93 mi · 15%
Golden State Freeway
6.76 mi · 10%
North Highland Avenue
1.56 mi · 2%
I 5 Truck North
1.52 mi · 2%
Santa Monica Boulevard
1.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CA 14 North

Keep slight right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster

41.8 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clarita
00h 39m from West Hollywood
Leave By
3:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Hollywood and Sunny near Lancaster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Hollywood to Lancaster?

The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Santa Clarita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from West Hollywood and 33.6 miles from Lancaster.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Hollywood and Sunny near Lancaster.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clarita

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Santa Clarita and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

Acdd, Inc.

Santa Clarita
8443 Foothill Blvd, Sunland-Tujunga, CA 91040
Electrical installation service
City of Santa Clarita City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

City of Santa Clarita City Hall

Valencia , CA
23920 Valencia Blvd #120, Valencia, CA 91355
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center

Newhall , CA
22421 Market St, Newhall, CA 91321, United States
Rating 4.6/5 81 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clarita.

RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

2 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

16 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road
RAIL

Simi Valley

19 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue
RAIL

Van Nuys station

22 mi away
7724 Van Nuys Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Hollywood and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 43.92 mi (70.69 km).

West Hollywood

#1 West Hollywood

City in California

Population35,111
Coordinates34.0900100, -118.3617400
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Lancaster

#2 Lancaster

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

Population155,822
Coordinates34.6980400, -118.1367400
Altitude719
CountryUnited States
Start: North Fairfax Avenue (-118.361551, 34.090008)
End: Sierra Highway (-118.136881, 34.698025)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.93 L · about $13.61
Round trip
$27.23
4.72 gal · 17.86 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.61 $27.23
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.32 $28.63
Premium $6.24 $14.73 $29.47
Diesel $7.57 $17.86 $35.72

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 West Hollywood and Lancaster. The current time is 09:27:25.

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.