Lancaster, California to Longview, Washington: Road Trip Guide & Distance

829.4 miles 1334.8 km · straight line
995.3 miles estimated 1601.8 km · driving distance
20h 1min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
344° NNW bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, California from Longview, Washington?

The distance from Lancaster, California to Longview, Washington is 829.4 miles (1334.8 km) as the crow flies. Longview, Washington is located NNW of Lancaster, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 995.3 miles, taking about 20h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, California in California and Longview, Washington in Washington.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lancaster, California and Longview, Washington. 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 Lancaster, California to Longview, Washington

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 1min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 1min $80–$149* Budget
Train ~26h 1min $119–$348* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, California & Longview, Washington

Quick Facts

Lancaster, California
34.70°N, 118.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
719m elevation
Longview, Washington
46.14°N, 122.94°W
America/Los_Angeles
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 276 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients