How far is Barstow, CA from Corcoran, CA?
The driving distance from Barstow, CA to Corcoran, CA is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barstow and Corcoran.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barstow and Corcoran.
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Start on East Main Street
16 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Barstow Road
1.3 km · 1 min · South Barstow Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1632 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 58 West: Bakersfield
3260 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
34.8 mi · 40 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Mojave-Barstow Highway
26.9 mi · 30 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway
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Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
1.2 km · 51 sec · Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
52.4 mi · 1 hr · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 204: Union Avenue
1161 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East Brundage Lane
136 m · 22 sec · East Brundage Lane
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Golden State Avenue
3.4 mi · 4 min · Golden State Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
32.1 mi · 34 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 56
1324 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sierra Avenue
763 ft · 15 sec · Sierra Avenue
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Continue on West Sierra Road
2886 ft · 58 sec · West Sierra Road
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Continue on Avenue 56
6.7 mi · 12 min · Avenue 56
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Turn right onto Central Valley Highway
16.3 mi · 24 min · Central Valley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Whitley Avenue
72 m · 5 sec · Whitley Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Whitley Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Whitley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whitley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barstow and Corcoran.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
52.4 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Barstow and Clear near Corcoran.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barstow to Corcoran?
The road trip is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km) and usually takes 03h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Golden Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.3 miles from Barstow and 97.5 miles from Corcoran.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165 miles (265.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.01 one way or $86.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Barstow and Clear near Corcoran.
Stop Ideas Near Golden Hills
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 Golden Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barstow and Corcoran. Straight-line distance: 165.04 mi (265.61 km).
#1 Barstow
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States
| Population | 23,692 |
| Coordinates | 34.8985900, -117.0228200 |
| Altitude | 663 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Corcoran
City in Kings County, California
| Population | 21,798 |
| Coordinates | 36.0980100, -119.5604000 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Corcoran (-119.5604, 36.09801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $43.01 | $86.03 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $44.65 | $89.30 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $45.95 | $91.91 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $57.80 | $115.59 |
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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