Hesperia to Ridgecrest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

85.3 miles 137.2 km · straight line
106.6 miles estimated 171.5 km · driving distance
2h 9min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
346° NNW bearing direction

How far is Hesperia from Ridgecrest?

The distance from Hesperia to Ridgecrest is 85.3 miles (137.2 km) as the crow flies. Ridgecrest is located NNW of Hesperia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 106.6 miles, taking about 2h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hesperia and Ridgecrest. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Hesperia to Ridgecrest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 9min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 35min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 3min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hesperia & Ridgecrest

Quick Facts

Hesperia
34.43°N, 117.30°W
America/Los_Angeles
971m elevation
Ridgecrest
35.62°N, 117.67°W
America/Los_Angeles
698m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 292.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients