Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
92.8 mi
149 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lucerne Valley, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
The drive from Anaheim, CA to Lucerne Valley, CA covers 92.8 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ontario Freeway, Pomona Freeway, Barstow and Mojave Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.1 miles on Ontario Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.4 miles from Anaheim, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 92.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 56m highway drive covering 92.8 miles, with most of the trip on Ontario Freeway and Pomona Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.1 miles on Ontario Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ontario Freeway and Pomona Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.8 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward CA 57 North: Pomona
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward Bear Valley Road, Apple Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Anaheim, CA and Lucerne Valley, CA, road signs point toward San Diego and Apple Valley.
San Diego
Apple Valley
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario Freeway | 17.1 mi | 19m |
| Pomona Freeway | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| Barstow and Mojave Freeway | 15.8 mi | 16m |
| Bear Valley Road | 12.5 mi | 18m |
| Orange Freeway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| CA 18 | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim, CA and Lucerne Valley, CA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard
Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto North State College Boulevard
Turn right onto South Placentia Avenue
Turn right onto West Orangethorpe Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto CA 57
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57
Merge onto CA 60; CA 57
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 15
Continue on I 15
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist; US 91 Hist; US 395 Hist
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist
Take the exit
Turn right onto Bear Valley Road
At end of road, turn right onto CA 18
Turn left onto Kendall Road
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.4 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lucerne Valley, CA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Anaheim, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anaheim, CA
This is one driving day of about 92.8 miles and 1h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.4 mi from Anaheim, CA · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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.
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 46.4 miles from Anaheim, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lucerne Valley, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$21.33 one way
$42.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $21.98 | $43.96 |
| premium | $6.18 | $22.57 | $45.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.49 | $40.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.74 | $4.45 |
| Efficient EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.99 | $5.94 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Anaheim on Thursday
Local time
2:03 PM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Lucerne Valley on Thursday
Local time
2:03 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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