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
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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.
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Start on North Washington Street
78 ft·10 sec·North Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Bush Street
296 ft·16 sec·West Bush Street
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Turn right onto US 395; US 6 Hist
1.9 mi·3 min·North Main Street
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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 BernardinoUse 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 AngelesUse 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; 106BToward CA 60 West, CA 60 East: Riverside, Los AngelesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward CA 60 West: Los AngelesUse 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 RoadUse 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 4Toward Lincoln AvenueUse 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
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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 50 miles or 59m 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 50 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 65.1 and 213.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.45 one way
$104.90 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$54.05
$108.10
premium
$6.18
$55.50
$110.99
diesel
$5.61
$50.38
$100.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
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, 2026-04-13.
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 as of Apr 12, 2026
Origin
Lone Pine, CA
Night
in Lone Pine on Saturday
Local time
11:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ESE 13 to 18 mph46% chanceLive 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 Saturday
Local time
11:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
S 5 mph71% chanceLive 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.3 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 65.1 miles in near US 395 / Blue Star Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lone Pine, CA to Anaheim, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Los Angeles along the way.
Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California. It is best known for being the home of Disneyland. Its second claim to fame is hosting the National Hockey League's Anaheim Ducks and Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels.
Top landmarks
•Disneyland — American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company
•Disney California Adventure — theme park in California, part of Disneyland Resort
•Soarin' — flight motion simulator attraction at Disney parks
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 32m. Total distance: 228.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 103.3 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Anaheim, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Anaheim, CA, but most travelers stay overnight.
