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Distance from Lake Arrowhead to Colton

Driving Distance
26.3 mi 42.3 km
Flying Distance
14.0 mi 22.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Lake Arrowhead, California to Colton, California is 26.3 mi (42.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 14.0 mi (22.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 41 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 41 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 6:07 AM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

Colton
Place Colton
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 34.073902
Longitude -117.313655
GPS 34.073902° N, 117.313655° W
Local Time 6:07 AM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from Lake Arrowhead, California to Colton, California covers 26.3 mi (42.3 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 41 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (26.2-34.4 miles / 42-55 km). The primary route shown here saves 8 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 41 mph (66 km/h).

Available Routes

CA-189 W and CA-18
26.3 mi 41 minutes
Shortest
CA-330 S
34.4 mi 47 minutes
CA-18
26.2 mi 40 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.