Origin
Lancaster, CA
Late night in Lancaster on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lancaster, CA to Russ, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lancaster, CA
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Russ, CA
Спиридон Варфаламеев
Trip Overview
Lancaster, CA to Russ, CA is 29.9 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Antelope Valley Freeway and Soledad Canyon Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's ideal for a quick transition between areas without a significant time commitment. Consider this route when you need to cover a short distance efficiently, with most of the journey on major roadways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope Valley Freeway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Soledad Canyon Road | 10.4 mi | 18m |
| 10th Street West | 2 mi | 3m |
| Santiago Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Avenue J | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sierra Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Avenue L | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Antelope Valley Freeway
— 14.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster, CA and Russ, CA.
1
Start on US 6 Hist
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Sierra Highway
2
Turn right
311 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn slight right onto N5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avenue J
4
Turn left onto 10th Street West
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
10th Street West
5
Turn right onto West Avenue L
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Avenue L
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward CA 14 South, CA 138 East: Los Angeles
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto CA 14; CA 138
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Antelope Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 26
Toward Santiago Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Santiago Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Santiago Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Soledad Canyon Road
10 mi
·
18 min
·
Soledad Canyon Road
11
Arrive at destination
Soledad Canyon Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
West Avenue L
Turn right onto West Avenue L
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward CA 14 South, CA 138 East: Los Angeles
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CA 14 South, CA 138 East: Los Angeles
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CA 14; CA 138 / Antelope Valley Freeway
Merge onto CA 14; CA 138 / Antelope Valley Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Santiago Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward Santiago Road
6
18.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Santiago Road
Turn left onto Santiago Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.87 one way
$13.74 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| premium | $6.18 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Russ, CA
Late night in Russ on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°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
18 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
43m 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?
This drive presents a mixed experience, with 49% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 14.6 miles on the Antelope Valley Freeway, offering a chance for steady progress. The journey then transitions to local roads like Soledad Canyon Road and 10th Street West, which may involve more varied speeds and intersections. Expect the character of the drive to shift from open freeway to more community-oriented streets as you approach your destination.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on Antelope Valley Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near West Avenue L.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (West Avenue L): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (CA 14; CA 138 / Antelope Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 43m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on Antelope Valley Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 3.3 miles (West Avenue L): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (CA 14; CA 138 / Antelope Valley Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Russ, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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