How far is Corcoran, CA from Barstow, CA?
The driving distance from Corcoran, CA to Barstow, CA is about 196 miles (315.4 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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corcoran and Barstow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corcoran and Barstow.
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Start on Whitley Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Whitley Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Central Valley Highway
5 m · 1 sec · Central Valley Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Valley Highway
16.4 mi · 24 min · Central Valley Highway
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Turn left onto Avenue 56
6.7 mi · 12 min · Avenue 56
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Continue on West Sierra Road
2886 ft · 58 sec · West Sierra Road
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Continue on Sierra Avenue
141 m · 10 sec · Sierra Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1145 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
32.1 mi · 34 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 58 East: Stockdale, Mojave, Tehachapi
671 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 58 East: Mojave, Tehachapi
3110 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
1711 ft · 22 sec · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
55 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
8.1 mi · 9 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
34.8 mi · 40 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North: Las Vegas
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 247 South: Barstow Road
1813 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Barstow Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Barstow Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
16 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corcoran and Barstow.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
55 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Clear leaving Corcoran and Sunny near Barstow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corcoran to Barstow?
The road trip is about 196 miles (315.4 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 97.9 miles from Corcoran and 98.1 miles from Barstow.
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 31 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 $43.33 one way or $86.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Corcoran and Sunny near Barstow.
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.
Tehachapi, California
Mojave, California
Bakersfield
Lancaster, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corcoran and Barstow. Straight-line distance: 165.04 mi (265.61 km).
#1 Corcoran
City in Kings County, California
| Population | 21,798 |
| Coordinates | 36.0980100, -119.5604000 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barstow
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States
| Population | 23,692 |
| Coordinates | 34.8985900, -117.0228200 |
| Altitude | 663 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barstow (-117.02282, 34.89859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $43.33 | $86.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $44.97 | $89.95 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $46.29 | $92.58 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $58.22 | $116.44 |
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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