How far is China Lake Acres, CA from Sacramento, CA?
The driving distance from China Lake Acres, CA to Sacramento, CA is about 394.9 miles (635.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 289 miles (465.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between China Lake Acres and Sacramento.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between China Lake Acres and Sacramento.
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Start on Sydnor Avenue
125 m · 20 sec · Sydnor Avenue
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Turn right onto North Leroy Street
641 ft · 34 sec · North Leroy Street
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Turn left onto Weiman Avenue
689 ft · 32 sec · Weiman Avenue
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Turn right onto North Strecker Street
1 km · 2 min · North Strecker Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Inyokern Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · West Inyokern Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Aerospace Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Midland Trail
22 mi · 25 min · Midland Trail
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Continue on Aerospace Highway
16.9 mi · 20 min · Aerospace Highway
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Take the exit right toward CA-58 West: Bakersfield
2450 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
2.3 mi · 3 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
111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Continue on Golden State Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E
1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E
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Keep slight left
44.7 mi · 52 min
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
2593 ft · 32 sec · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward N Street
1261 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto 30th Street
858 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street
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Turn left onto L Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · L Street
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1265 ft · 33 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto I Street
2891 ft · 1 min · I Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
22 m · 2 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between China Lake Acres and Sacramento.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Golden State Highway
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111 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving China Lake Acres and Clear near Sacramento.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from China Lake Acres to Sacramento?
The road trip is about 394.9 miles (635.6 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kingsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.9 miles from China Lake Acres and 203 miles from Sacramento.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 289 miles (465.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.9 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $80.42 one way or $160.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around China Lake Acres and Clear near Sacramento.
Stop Ideas Near Kingsburg
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 Kingsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between China Lake Acres and Sacramento. Straight-line distance: 288.99 mi (465.08 km).
#1 China Lake Acres
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
| Population | 1,876 |
| Coordinates | 35.6405100, -117.7639500 |
| Altitude | 741 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sacramento
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,838 |
| Coordinates | 38.5815700, -121.4944000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: 9th Street (-121.49442, 38.581575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 636 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 55m |
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 | $80.42 | $160.84 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $84.56 | $169.12 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $87.03 | $174.05 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $105.48 | $210.97 |
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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