How far is Cantua Creek, CA from Barstow, CA?
The driving distance from Cantua Creek, CA to Barstow, CA is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cantua Creek and Barstow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cantua Creek and Barstow.
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Start on West Clarkson Avenue
10 m · 7 sec · West Clarkson Avenue
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Turn left onto South San Mateo Avenue
5 mi · 19 min · South San Mateo Avenue
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Continue on South San Mateo Avenue
2 mi · 8 min · South San Mateo Avenue
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Turn right onto West Manning Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · West Manning Avenue
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Turn left onto James Road
10.1 mi · 18 min · James Road
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Turn right onto West Whitesbridge Avenue
8 mi · 12 min · West Whitesbridge Avenue
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Turn left onto North Madera Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Madera Avenue
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Turn right onto West Belmont Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · West Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto North Dickenson Avenue
4.5 mi · 11 min · North Dickenson Avenue
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Turn right onto West Barstow Avenue
46 m · 7 sec · West Barstow Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Barstow Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cantua Creek and Barstow.
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.
James Road
Turn left onto James Road
10.1 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cantua Creek and Mostly Sunny near Barstow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cantua Creek to Barstow?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Tranquillity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Cantua Creek and 18.9 miles from Barstow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cantua Creek and Mostly Sunny near Barstow.
Stop Ideas Near Tranquillity
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 Tranquillity.
Madera
Fresno station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Lemoore, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cantua Creek and Barstow. Straight-line distance: 28.96 mi (46.61 km).
#1 Cantua Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.5013400, -120.3162700 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barstow
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States
| Population | 23,581 |
| Coordinates | 36.8152200, -119.9698800 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-119.96988, 36.815213)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.77 | $7.67 | $15.35 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.30 | $16.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.06 | $20.13 |
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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