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Trip from Lone Pine, CA to Anaheim, CA

Drive Time

4h 32m

Distance

228.2 mi

367 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 19m ★
6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
4h 59m
10 AM
4h 42m
12 PM
4h 39m
3 PM
4h 43m
5 PM
4h 58m
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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Downtown Lone Pine, CA, CA

Lone Pine, CA

Thomas K

Trip Overview

Traveling from Lone Pine to Anaheim covers 228.2 miles and takes approximately 4 hours and 32 minutes to complete. This journey transitions you from the Eastern Sierra region toward the bustling Pacific Coast, making it an ideal one-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via the Blue Star Memorial Highway, the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, and I-15. Budgeting around $53 for fuel should keep you covered for the duration of the trip. While the drive is manageable in a single day, the varying road types mean you should plan for at least one stop to break up the travel time.

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

114.1 miles from Lone Pine, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip features a turn-heavy profile that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 25% of your total mileage is spent on major highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads. You can expect a significant stretch of 103.3 miles on the Blue Star Memorial Highway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of your journey. As you progress from the quieter mountain corridors toward the more populated regions of Southern California, the road conditions shift from open stretches to more technical, winding routes. Expect a dynamic driving experience that requires more engagement than a standard interstate cruise.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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.

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 65.1 miles in near US 395 / Blue Star Memorial Highway.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 228.2 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 65.1 miles (US 395 / Blue Star Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 162.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

7
65.1 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | US 395 / Blue Star Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 395 / Blue Star Memorial Highway toward US 395 South: San Bernardino

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 395 South: San Bernardino
7
162.4 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in

Take the exit toward I 15 South: San Bernardino, Los Angeles

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

Use the straight lane. Toward I 15 South: San Bernardino, Los Angeles
8
196 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in

Take the exit toward CA 60 West, CA 60 East: Riverside, Los Angeles

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 106A; 106B Toward CA 60 West, CA 60 East: Riverside, Los A...
7
196.2 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CA 60 West: Los Angeles

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward CA 60 West: Los Angeles
8
213.3 mi into trip | ~4h 12m in | CA 57 / Orange Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57 / Orange Freeway toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana, Brea Canyon Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana,...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Lone Pine, CA to Anaheim, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Los Angeles along the way.

Los Angeles

162.4 mi in | ~3h 14m

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
I 15 17.7 mi 19m
Pomona Freeway 16.4 mi 18m
Orange Freeway 12.3 mi 14m
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 5.6 mi 6m
East Lincoln Avenue 2.1 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 Lone Pine, CA and Anaheim, CA.

1

Start on North Washington Street

78 ft · 10 sec · North Washington Street
2

Turn left onto West Bush Street

296 ft · 16 sec · West Bush Street
3

Turn right onto US 395; US 6 Hist

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
4

Continue on US 395; US 6 Hist

56 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on US 395; US 6 Hist

7.0 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 395

30 mi · 34 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
Toward US 395 South: San Bernardino Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on US 395

0.9 mi · 1 min · Red Mountain Road
8

Continue on US 395

67 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 15 South: San Bernardino, Los Angeles Use the straight lane.
10

Merge onto I 15; US 66 Hist

3.4 mi · 3 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

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

5.6 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist

6.3 mi · 6 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit onto I 15

18 mi · 19 min · I 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 106A; 106B Toward CA 60 West, CA 60 East: Riverside, Los Angeles Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward CA 60 West: Los Angeles Use the slight left lane.
16

Merge onto CA 60

16 mi · 18 min · Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57

405 ft · 5 sec · Orange Freeway
Toward CA 57 South, CA 60 Alt West: Santa Ana, Brea Canyon Road Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 57

0.8 mi · 56 sec · Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57

1.5 mi · 1 min · Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 57

9.9 mi · 11 min · Orange Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 4 Toward Lincoln Avenue Use the slight right lane.
22

Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Avenue
Use the right lane.
23

Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

470 ft · 25 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard
Use the left lane.
24

Turn right

200 ft · 14 sec
25

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 228.2-mile trek, aim to depart early in the day to avoid peak traffic as you approach the Anaheim area. Since this is a turn-heavy route, pacing yourself with at least one scheduled stop is essential to stay alert through the more technical sections. Keep your $53 fuel budget handy, but remember to monitor your gas gauge during the longer stretches where services might be spaced further apart. Given the manageable 4-hour and 32-minute duration, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace based on local traffic conditions. Use the long 103.3-mile segment on the Blue Star Memorial Highway to settle into a steady rhythm before the road becomes more demanding.

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 114.1 miles from Lone Pine, CA, or about 2h 15m 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 114.1 miles or 2h 15m 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 41m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Lone Pine, CA

This is one driving day of about 228.2 miles and 4h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lone Pine, 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 114.1 mi from Lone Pine, CA · 2h 15m 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

Bakersfield, 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 114.1 miles from Lone Pine, 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 Anaheim, CA

The final approach into Anaheim, 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 Anaheim, 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

$52.85 one way

$105.69 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.07 $54.50 $109.00
premium $6.24 $56.09 $112.18
diesel $5.64 $50.70 $101.40

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: 79.8 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 68.5 0 $23.96 $10.95
Efficient EV 57.1 0 $19.97 $9.13
EV Truck/SUV 91.3 1 $31.95 $14.60

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

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

Destination

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

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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

4h 32m 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 Lone Pine, CA to Anaheim, CA covers 228.2 miles and takes about 4h 32m 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, I 15. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.1 miles from Lone Pine, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.85 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 228.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 65.1 miles (US 395 / Blue Star Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 162.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lone Pine, CA to Anaheim, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Los Angeles along the way.

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