Driving from Los Angeles to Highland covers 66.3 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes. This highway-focused route is ideal for a single-day trip, as it connects two points within the Pacific Coast region. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the journey. Because of the manageable distance and duration, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay unless your schedule requires it. It is a straightforward transit between the coast and the inland area, making it a practical option for travelers seeking a quick and efficient commute.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 66.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed experience, as 87% of this trip consists of highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time on the San Bernardino Freeway, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the route at 45.1 miles. The journey also utilizes the I-10 Metro ExpressLanes and the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway to maintain momentum. While the drive is functional rather than scenic, it offers a consistent pace for those who prefer staying on major interstates. Prepare for a steady, high-traffic environment that prioritizes speed over variety.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
San Bernardino Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 45.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on San Bernardino Freeway and I-10 Metro ExpressLanes. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.3 miles you will encounter 23 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: near the start (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (East Aliso Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|East Aliso Street
Turn right onto East Aliso Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
10.7 mi into trip|~13m in|I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
14.8 mi into trip|~18m in|I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
61.1 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward CA 210 West: Highland, Big Bear
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 77B
Toward CA 210 West: Highland, Big Bear
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Los Angeles, CA and Highland, CA, road signs point toward Redlands, Palm Springs and Big Bear.
Redlands
55.5 mi in|~1h 4m|via I 10
Palm Springs
55.5 mi in|~1h 4m|via I 10
Big Bear
61.1 mi in|~1h 10m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
San Bernardino Freeway
45.1 mi
51m
I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
9 mi
9m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
5.6 mi
6m
Foothill Freeway
3.2 mi
3m
Santa Ana Freeway
0.6 mi
<1m
Base Line Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Palm Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
North Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
San Bernardino Freeway
— 45.1 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Angeles, CA and Highland, CA.
1
Start on West 1st Street
69 ft·9 sec·West 1st Street
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi·34 sec·North Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto East Aliso Street
338 ft·13 sec·East Aliso Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward US 101 South, I 10 East, I 5 South
5
Merge onto US 101
0.6 mi·51 sec·Santa Ana Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 1DToward I 10 East: San Bernardino
7
Continue on San Bernardino Freeway
9.3 mi·10 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Toward I 10 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
4.1 mi·4 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.1 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.2 mi·2 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi·2 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.1 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.5 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.4 mi·1 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi·2 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
2.1 mi·2 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
4.0 mi·4 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
9.0 mi·9 min·I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 10
14 mi·16 min·San Bernardino Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on I 10
5.6 mi·6 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Toward Redlands, Palm SpringsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.8 mi·52 sec
Exit 77BToward CA 210 West: Highland, Big BearUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on CA 210
3.2 mi·3 min·Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward Base Line RoadUse the slight right lane.
24
Turn left onto Base Line Street
0.5 mi·52 sec·Base Line Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto Palm Avenue
0.5 mi·51 sec·Palm Avenue
Use the right lane.
26
Arrive at destination
Palm Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.1 mi from Los Angeles, CA
· 39m into the drive
The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Los Angeles, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Highland, CA
The final approach into Highland, 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
$15.24 one way
$30.48 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$15.70
$31.41
premium
$6.18
$16.12
$32.25
diesel
$5.61
$14.64
$29.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.9
0
$6.96
$3.18
Efficient EV
16.6
0
$5.80
$2.65
EV Truck/SUV
26.5
0
$9.28
$4.24
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Los Angeles, CA
Late night
in Los Angeles on Friday
Local time
12:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 2:48PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Destination
Highland, CA
Late night
in Highland on Friday
Local time
12:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 17m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Los Angeles, CA to Highland, CA covers 66.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are San Bernardino Freeway, I-10 Metro ExpressLanes, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.1 miles from Los Angeles, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.24 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 66.3 miles you will encounter 23 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: near the start (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (East Aliso Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (I 10 / San Bernardino Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Los Angeles, CA and Highland, CA, road signs point toward Redlands, Palm Springs and Big Bear.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
