How far is Arvin, CA from Searles, CA?
The driving distance from Arvin, CA to Searles, CA is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Desert in southwestern United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arvin and Searles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvin and Searles.
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Start on Bear Mountain Boulevard
28 m · 10 sec · Bear Mountain Boulevard
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Continue on Bear Mountain Boulevard
11.2 mi · 16 min · Bear Mountain Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
32.3 mi · 37 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 14: Bishop, Mojave
2375 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right onto Aerospace Highway
17.1 mi · 20 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Midland Trail
1729 ft · 23 sec · Midland Trail
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Turn right onto Redrock Randsburg Road
12.1 mi · 17 min · Redrock Randsburg Road
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Continue on Redrock Randsburg Road
8.4 mi · 12 min · Redrock Randsburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Redrock Randsburg Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Redrock Randsburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Trona Road
9 mi · 16 min · Trona Road
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Turn left onto Searles Station Road
2.6 mi · 10 min · Searles Station Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Searles Station Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arvin and Searles.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
Turn right onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
32.3 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Arvin and Sunny near Searles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arvin to Searles?
The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 02h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mojave is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Arvin and 49.5 miles from Searles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.85 one way or $43.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arvin and Sunny near Searles.
Stop Ideas Near Mojave
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mojave.
Mojave, California
Tehachapi, California
Lancaster, California
Palmdale (Amtrak Thruway), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arvin and Searles. Straight-line distance: 69.87 mi (112.44 km).
#1 Arvin
City in Kern County, California, United States
| Population | 21,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.2091300, -118.8284300 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Searles
Situated in the Mojave Desert at an elevation of 3,245 feet, this Kern County community lies within the arid Searles Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.4838500, -117.6353400 |
| Altitude | 989 |
| Country | United States |
End: Searles (-117.63534, 35.48385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $6.26 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $22.68 | $45.36 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $23.34 | $46.69 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $29.36 | $58.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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