Origin
Kinneloa Mesa, CA
Morning in Kinneloa Mesa on Saturday
Local time
11:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kinneloa Mesa, CA to Lancaster, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
58.4 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kinneloa Mesa, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Lancaster, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kinneloa Mesa, CA to Lancaster, CA covers 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Angeles Forest Highway, Sierra Highway, Angeles Crest Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.6 miles on Angeles Forest Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Angeles Forest Highway | 24.6 mi | 36m |
| Sierra Highway | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| Angeles Crest Highway | 9.3 mi | 16m |
| Foothill Freeway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| East Sierra Madre Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Sierra Madre Villa Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Vosburg Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Sierra Madre Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Angeles Forest Highway
— 24.6 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinneloa Mesa, CA and Lancaster, CA.
1
Start on this road
90 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Vosburg Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Vosburg Street
3
Turn right onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
255 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
5
Turn right onto East Sierra Madre Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Sierra Madre Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto North Sierra Madre Boulevard
284 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Sierra Madre Boulevard
7
Turn right onto East Maple Street
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Maple Street
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 210 West: San Fernando
9
Merge onto I 210
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Exit 26A
Toward I 210 West: Sacramento
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 20
Toward CA 2: Angeles Crest Highway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto CA 2; NF 61
9.3 mi
·
16 min
·
Angeles Crest Highway
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto N3; FH 59
25 mi
·
36 min
·
Angeles Forest Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto US 6 Hist
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Sierra Highway
15
Continue on US 6 Hist
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Sierra Highway
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
US 6 Hist
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Kinneloa Mesa, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Sierra Madre Boulevard
Turn right onto East Sierra Madre Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
East Maple Street
Turn right onto East Maple Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 210 / Foothill Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210 / Foothill Freeway toward I 210 West: Sacramento
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26A
Toward I 210 West: Sacramento
7
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward CA 2: Angeles Crest Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward CA 2: Angeles Crest Highway
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CA 2; NF 61 / Angeles Crest Highway
Turn right onto CA 2; NF 61 / Angeles Crest Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.42 one way
$26.85 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $13.83 | $27.66 |
| premium | $6.18 | $14.20 | $28.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.18 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lancaster, CA
Morning in Lancaster on Saturday
Local time
11:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Pasadena, CA
29 mi in
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
32 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
1h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
58.4 mi in 1h 29m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.6 mi on Angeles Forest Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 1.2 miles in near East Sierra Madre Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.2 miles (East Sierra Madre Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (East Maple Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (I 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Lancaster, CA
Full guide →Founded 1977
Lancaster is a city in far northern Los Angeles County in Southern California, 8 miles (13 km) from the Kern County line.
Top landmarks
- • Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park — state historic park in California, USA
- • Western Hotel — building in Lancaster, California, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 58.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.6 miles on Angeles Forest Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lancaster, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (East Sierra Madre Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (East Maple Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (I 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lancaster, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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