Lancaster, California to Vacaville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

331 miles 532.7 km · straight line
397.2 miles estimated 639.2 km · driving distance
7h 59min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
321° NW bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, California from Vacaville?

The distance from Lancaster, California to Vacaville is 331 miles (532.7 km) as the crow flies. Vacaville is located NW of Lancaster, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 397.2 miles, taking about 7h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lancaster, California and Vacaville. 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 Vacaville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 59min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 35min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 35min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, California & Vacaville

Quick Facts

Lancaster, California
34.70°N, 118.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
719m elevation
Vacaville
38.36°N, 121.99°W
America/Los_Angeles
53m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients