Origin
Kinneloa Mesa, CA
Morning in Kinneloa Mesa on Saturday
Local time
10:15 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
Unknown
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 turn-heavy local drive. 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.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 58.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Angeles Forest Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.6 miles.
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 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.2 mi from Kinneloa Mesa, CA · 46m into the drive
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.
Arriving in Lancaster, CA
The final approach into Lancaster, 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.
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
10:15 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kinneloa Mesa, CA to Lancaster, CA covers 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Angeles Forest Highway, Sierra Highway, Angeles Crest Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.2 miles from Kinneloa Mesa, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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.
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.
The route from Kinneloa Mesa, CA to Lancaster, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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