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Distance from Lake Arrowhead to Apple Valley

Driving Distance
45 mi 72.4 km
Flying Distance
17.4 mi 28.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Lake Arrowhead, California to Apple Valley, California is 45 mi (72.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 17.4 mi (28.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 12 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a north direction. Average speeds around 40 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Lake Arrowhead
Place Lake Arrowhead
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 34.24834
Longitude -117.189208
GPS 34.24834° N, 117.189208° W
Local Time 8:46 AM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

Apple Valley
Place Apple Valley
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 34.500831
Longitude -117.185876
GPS 34.500831° N, 117.185876° W
Local Time 8:46 AM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from Lake Arrowhead, California to Apple Valley, California covers 45 mi (72.4 km) in a north direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 12 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (42.9-55.5 miles / 69-89 km). The primary route shown here saves 10 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 40 mph (64 km/h).

Available Routes

CA-138 W/Rim of the World Scenic Bywy and Summit Valley Rd
45 mi 1 hour 12 minutes
Shortest
CA-138 W/Rim of the World Scenic Bywy and I-15 N
55.5 mi 1 hour 15 minutes
CA-138 W/Rim of the World Scenic Bywy
42.9 mi 1 hour 6 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.