How far is Delano, CA from Hights Corner, CA?
The driving distance from Delano, CA to Hights Corner, CA is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kern County, California, 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 Delano and Hights Corner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delano and Hights Corner.
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Start on High Street
2763 ft · 1 min · High Street
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Turn right onto Garces Highway
1344 ft · 29 sec · Garces Highway
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Turn left onto Ellington Street
1343 ft · 23 sec · Ellington Street
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Take the ramp straight
1248 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
18.3 mi · 20 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shafter, Lerdo Highway
980 ft · 24 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Lerdo Highway
1735 ft · 36 sec · Lerdo Highway
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Turn left onto Zerker Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Zerker Road
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Turn right onto 7th Standard Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · 7th Standard Road
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Turn right onto Galpin Street
1364 ft · 30 sec · Galpin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Santa Fe Way
602 ft · 15 sec · Santa Fe Way
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Turn right onto Loraine Lane
62 m · 9 sec · Loraine Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Loraine Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Delano and Hights Corner.
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.
Golden State Highway
Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
18.3 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Delano and Mostly Sunny near Hights Corner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Delano to Hights Corner?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shafter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Delano and 14 miles from Hights Corner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Delano and Mostly Sunny near Hights Corner.
Stop Ideas Near Shafter
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 Shafter.
Wasco station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delano and Hights Corner. Straight-line distance: 22.63 mi (36.42 km).
#1 Delano
A city in Kern County, California.
| Population | 53,041 |
| Coordinates | 35.7688400, -119.2470500 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hights Corner
Hights Corner is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.4432900, -119.2023300 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hights Corner (-119.20233, 35.44329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
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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