How far is Arvin, CA from Hights Corner, CA?

The driving distance from Arvin, CA to Hights Corner, CA is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.81 mi
00h 45m
Flight
26.57 mi
42.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.57 mi
Kilometers
42.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.81 mi
Kilometers
56.02 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hights Corner
Thu, Apr 16, 2:08 AM PDT
Return by in Arvin
Thu, Apr 16, 2:53 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arvin
2026-04-16T01:23
Arrive Hights Corner
Thu, Apr 16, 2:08 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arvin
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greenfield
CA

City in Monterey County, California, United States

From Arvin
17.4 mi
00h 22m
To Hights Corner
17.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arvin and Hights Corner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arvin and Hights Corner.

  1. 1

    Start on Bear Mountain Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Bear Mountain Boulevard

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Bear Mountain Boulevard

    36 m · 2 sec · East Bear Mountain Boulevard

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bear Mountain Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 7 min · East Bear Mountain Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1603 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Golden State Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Golden State Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Standard Road, Merle Haggard Drive

    1265 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 7th Standard Road

    7 mi · 9 min · 7th Standard Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Galpin Street

    1364 ft · 30 sec · Galpin Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Santa Fe Way

    602 ft · 15 sec · Santa Fe Way

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Loraine Lane

    62 m · 9 sec · Loraine Lane

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loraine Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvin and Hights Corner.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
16.7 mi · 48%
7th Standard Road
7.21 mi · 21%
East Bear Mountain Boulevard
5.66 mi · 16%
Bear Mountain Boulevard
4.87 mi · 14%
Galpin Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Santa Fe Way
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Golden State Freeway

Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

12.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
00h 22m from Arvin
Leave By
7:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arvin and Mostly Sunny near Hights Corner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arvin to Hights Corner?

The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Arvin and 17.4 miles from Hights Corner.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arvin and Mostly Sunny near Hights Corner.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenfield.

RAIL

Bakersfield

12 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Wasco station

47 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Tehachapi, California

52 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Mojave, California

79 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arvin and Hights Corner. Straight-line distance: 26.57 mi (42.76 km).

Arvin

#1 Arvin

City in Kern County, California, United States

Population21,757
Coordinates35.2091300, -118.8284300
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hights Corner

Hights Corner is a place in California, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.4432900, -119.2023300
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Arvin (-118.82843, 35.20913)
End: Hights Corner (-119.20233, 35.44329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.65 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.19
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $7.10 $14.19
Mid-grade $6.07 $7.46 $14.92
Premium $6.24 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $7.57 $9.31 $18.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Arvin and Hights Corner. The current time is 01:23:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.