Trip from Anaheim, CA to Lone Pine, CA

Drive Time

4h 33m

Distance

227.7 mi

366 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 20m ★

6 AM

4h 34m

8 AM

5h 0m

10 AM

4h 43m

12 PM

4h 40m

3 PM

4h 44m

5 PM

4h 59m

8 PM

4h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Lone Pine, CA

Thomas K

Trip Overview

Traveling from Anaheim to Lone Pine covers 227.7 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 33 minutes of driving time. Since the journey stays within the Pacific Coast region of California, you will find this route manageable as a single-day trip. Budgeting approximately $53 for fuel is a smart way to prepare for your departure. You will navigate via the Ontario Freeway, the Blue Star Memorial Highway, and the Grand Army of the Republic Highway. Whether you are looking for a quick getaway or a straightforward transit, this trip provides a direct connection between these two points without requiring an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

113.9 miles from Anaheim, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 24 percent of this route consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads. You will encounter a significant, longest uninterrupted stretch of 103.3 miles while traveling on the Blue Star Memorial Highway. This mix of terrain ensures the drive feels active rather than like a monotonous interstate cruise. Prepare for a transition from urban stretches to more localized, winding paths as you make your way toward your destination.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 103.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

3,535 ft 866 ft

Total Climb

2,669 ft

Total Descent

766 ft

Highest Point

3,535 ft

~66.4 mi in

Elevation Range

2,669 ft

Notable High Points

3,535 ft at ~66.4 miles +589 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 227.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (CA 57 / Orange Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3.5 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward CA 57 North: Pomona

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward CA 57 North: Pomona

9.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | CA 57 / Orange Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | CA 57 / Orange Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

30.9 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41 Toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Die...

64.2 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 141 Toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop

Towns Along This Route

Between Anaheim, CA and Lone Pine, CA, road signs point toward San Diego and Bishop.

San Diego

30.9 mi in | ~39m

Bishop

64.2 mi in | ~1h 16m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway	103.3 mi	2h 3m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway	56.1 mi	1h 4m
Ontario Freeway	17.1 mi	19m
Pomona Freeway	16.5 mi	19m
Orange Freeway	10.7 mi	12m
Barstow and Mojave Freeway	9.7 mi	10m
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway	5.4 mi	5m
South Main Street	1.9 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 103.3 mi, about 2h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Lone Pine, CA.

Start on this road

200 ft · 16 sec · this road

Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

422 ft · 23 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Lincoln Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto North State College Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · North State College Boulevard

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Turn right onto South Placentia Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Placentia Avenue

Turn right onto West Orangethorpe Avenue

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West Orangethorpe Avenue

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward CA 57 North: Pomona Use the left lane.

Merge onto CA 57

5.9 mi · 6 min · Orange Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57

2.2 mi · 2 min · Orange Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57

2.6 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto CA 60; CA 57

16 mi · 19 min · Pomona Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Exit 41 Toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 15 North: Barstow

Merge onto I 15

17 mi · 19 min · Ontario Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 15

6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist; US 91 Hist; US 395 Hist

5.4 mi · 5 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist

2.8 mi · 3 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 141 Toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop

Continue on this road

0.9 mi · 1 min · this road

Exit 141 Toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop

Continue on US 395

67 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 395

0.9 mi · 1 min · Red Mountain Road

Continue on US 395

37 mi · 42 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 395; US 6 Hist

56 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 395; US 6 Hist

1.9 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

Turn left onto West Bush Street

296 ft · 15 sec · West Bush Street

Turn right onto North Washington Street

78 ft · 3 sec · North Washington Street

Arrive at destination

North Washington Street

Trip Plan

Because this is a moderate drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, though leaving early helps you avoid potential congestion. Plan for at least one dedicated stop along the way to break up the 227.7-mile journey and keep yourself refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the longer segments, as the $53 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local pricing. Since the route relies heavily on local roads, focus on pacing yourself through the turn-heavy sections rather than trying to maintain highway speeds throughout. Leveraging this flexibility makes the trip much more comfortable for the driver.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 113.9 miles from Anaheim, CA, or about 2h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 113.9 miles or 2h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lone Pine, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Anaheim, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Anaheim, CA

This is one driving day of about 227.7 miles and 4h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Anaheim, CA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 103.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 113.9 mi from Anaheim, CA · 2h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

San Bernardino, CA

114 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

San Bernardino, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

San Bernardino, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.9 miles from Anaheim, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Blue Star Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.3 miles.

Arriving in Lone Pine, CA

The final approach into Lone Pine, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lone Pine, CA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$52.73 one way

$105.46 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.07	$54.38	$108.76
premium	$6.24	$55.97	$111.93
diesel	$5.64	$50.59	$101.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	68.3	0	$23.91	$10.93
Efficient EV	56.9	0	$19.92	$9.11
EV Truck/SUV	91.1	1	$31.88	$14.57

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 20 hours ago

Origin

Anaheim, CA

Night in Anaheim on Sunday

Local time

10:42 PM

PDT

Current temp

54°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 5 mph 71% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 12:45AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 12:40AM PDT until April 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Destination

Lone Pine, CA

Night in Lone Pine on Sunday

Local time

10:42 PM

PDT

Current temp

42°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

ESE 13 to 18 mph 46% chance Live forecast

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 12:45AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 12:40AM PDT until April 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

12 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 33m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Anaheim, CA to Lone Pine, CA covers 227.7 miles and takes about 4h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Ontario Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 113.9 miles from Anaheim, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Anaheim, CA and Lone Pine, CA, road signs point toward San Diego and Bishop.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 866 ft to 3,535 ft elevation with about 2,669 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.