the drive can vary from 3-5 hrs from here in fullerton 3hrs no traffic not towing.4-5 towing depending on traffic.I am lucky if i can go once a month depepnding on time and money.I will normally take 1 weekned a month to go boating but will go to powell,havasu,blythe,or nacimento
(nor cal).For day trips i need to drive at least 45 minutes.