How far is Delano, CA from North Branch, MN?

The driving distance from Delano, CA to North Branch, MN is about 1991 miles (3204.2 km), with a travel time of about 35h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1523.4 miles (2451.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 70h 25m 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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Road
1991.02 mi
35h 12m
Flight
1523.4 mi
2451.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1523.4 mi
Kilometers
2451.67 km
Flight Time
03h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
1991.02 mi
Kilometers
3204.24 km
Drive Time
35h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 35h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Branch
Mon, Sep 21, 7:48 PM CDT
Return by in Delano
Wed, Sep 23, 5:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delano
2026-09-20T06:35
Arrive North Branch
Mon, Sep 21, 5:48 PM PDT
Route Timing
35h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:13 PM to 8:43 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
1:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delano
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rawlins
WY

City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

From Delano
988.1 mi
17h 36m
To North Branch
1002.9 mi
17h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Delano and North Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delano and North Branch.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    2763 ft · 1 min · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Garces Highway

    1344 ft · 29 sec · Garces Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ellington Street

    1343 ft · 23 sec · Ellington Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1248 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Golden State Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 58 East: Stockdale, Mojave, Tehachapi

    671 ft · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 58 East: Mojave, Tehachapi

    3110 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

    1711 ft · 22 sec · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

    55 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Mojave-Barstow Highway

    26.9 mi · 30 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Barstow-Bakersfield Highway

    34.8 mi · 40 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North: Las Vegas

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    112 mi · 2 hr · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Las Vegas Freeway

    123.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    292.9 mi · 4 hr 51 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 189 North: University Ave

    1493 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on South University Avenue

    7.3 mi · 15 min · South University Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Provo Canyon Road

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Provo Canyon Road

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2184 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    17.5 mi · 21 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    2907 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    260.9 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins

    1997 ft · 52 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Spruce Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Spruce Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    44.1 mi · 51 min · 3rd Street

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit right

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward US 18 East, US 20 East: Lusk

    1532 ft · 41 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto US Highway 18/20

    18.4 mi · 20 min · US Highway 18/20

  37. 37

    Continue on US Highway 20

    23.3 mi · 25 min · US Highway 20

  38. 38

    Continue on West 8th Street

    882 ft · 32 sec · West 8th Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  40. 40

    Continue on US Highway 85

    45.8 mi · 49 min · US Highway 85

  41. 41

    Turn right onto US Highway 18

    44.8 mi · 52 min · US Highway 18

  42. 42

    Continue on Highway 18 West

    1069 ft · 16 sec · Highway 18 West

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Highway 18 Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 18 Bypass

  44. 44

    Continue on Indianapolis Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Indianapolis Avenue

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right toward US 18 EAST, US 395 SOUTH

    56 m · 6 sec

  46. 46

    Merge slight left onto Jensen Highway

    757 ft · 22 sec · Jensen Highway

  47. 47

    Continue on Fall River Road

    4 mi · 5 min · Fall River Road

  48. 48

    Turn left onto SD Highway 79

    6.2 mi · 7 min · SD Highway 79

  49. 49

    Continue on Highway 79

    9.6 mi · 10 min · Highway 79

  50. 50

    Continue on SD Highway 79

    9.7 mi · 10 min · SD Highway 79

  51. 51

    Continue on South Highway 79

    8.1 mi · 9 min · South Highway 79

  52. 52

    Continue on South Heartland Expressway

    2172 ft · 34 sec · South Heartland Expressway

  53. 53

    Continue on South Highway 79

    13.6 mi · 16 min · South Highway 79

  54. 54

    Take the exit slight right

    1087 ft · 30 sec

  55. 55

    Keep slight right

    697 ft · 20 sec

  56. 56

    Merge slight left onto Elk Vale Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Elk Vale Road

  57. 57

    Take the exit slight right

    2710 ft · 1 min

  58. 58

    Merge slight left

    395.2 mi · 6 hr 19 min

  59. 59

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 60: Windom

    1376 ft · 35 sec

  60. 60

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 60 E

    62 m · 12 sec · MN 60 E

  61. 61

    Exit the roundabout onto MN 60 E

    28.4 mi · 33 min · MN 60 E

  62. 62

    Continue on State Highway 60

    1586 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 60

  63. 63

    Continue on 2nd Avenue North

    2369 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue North

  64. 64

    Continue on State Highway 60

    44.4 mi · 52 min · State Highway 60

  65. 65

    Continue on MN 60 E

    8.8 mi · 11 min · MN 60 E

  66. 66

    Continue on State Highway 60

    15 mi · 19 min · State Highway 60

  67. 67

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 24 min

  68. 68

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  69. 69

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 20 min

  70. 70

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  71. 71

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    81 m · 8 sec

  72. 72

    Turn straight onto County Road 78

    2231 ft · 35 sec · County Road 78

  73. 73

    Continue on Chestnut Boulevard

    2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard

  74. 74

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West

    35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West

  75. 75

    Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West

    1.6 km · 1 min · 130th Street West

  76. 76

    Turn left onto Marystown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marystown Road

  77. 77

    Take the ramp right toward US 169 North

    2122 ft · 52 sec

  78. 78

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  79. 79

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  80. 80

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  81. 81

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  82. 82

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  83. 83

    Merge slight left

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  84. 84

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  85. 85

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  86. 86

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  87. 87

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  88. 88

    Keep slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  89. 89

    Keep slight left

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  90. 90

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 95: Cambridge, North Branch

    1406 ft · 38 sec

  91. 91

    Turn right

    1236 ft · 32 sec

  92. 92

    Continue on Main Street

    1853 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  93. 93

    Turn right onto Forest Boulevard

    11 m · 1 sec · Forest Boulevard

  94. 94

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delano and North Branch.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
94 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
32
11 merges, 21 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elk Vale Road
401 mi · 20%
Veterans Memorial Highway
293 mi · 15%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
261 mi · 13%
Las Vegas Freeway
124 mi · 6%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
115 mi · 6%
State Highway 60
108 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Elk Vale Road

Merge slight left

395 mi · 06h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
35h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
70h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+467.6 mi
1523.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rawlins
17h 36m from Delano
Leave By
1:34 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Delano and Partly Sunny near North Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Delano to North Branch?

The road trip is about 1991 miles (3204.2 km) and usually takes 35h 12m 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?

Rawlins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 988.1 miles from Delano and 1002.9 miles from North Branch.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 1523.4 miles (2451.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 467.6 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 $429.57 one way or $859.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 624.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between Delano and North Branch, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Delano and Partly Sunny near North Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Rawlins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rawlins and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tully Park
Scenic stop 4 mi away

Tully Park

Rawlins , WY
El Rancho Dr & W Elm St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 4.3/5 70 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

City Of Rawlins Public Works Department

Rawlins , WY
915 3rd St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City government office
City Hall
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

City Hall

Rawlins , WY
521 W Cedar St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Corporate office
Key Club Park
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

Key Club Park

Rawlins , WY
800 Colorado St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 3.6/5 30 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rawlins.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delano and North Branch. Straight-line distance: 1523.4 mi (2451.67 km).

Delano

#1 Delano

A city in Kern County, California.

Population53,041
Coordinates35.7688400, -119.2470500
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
North Branch

#2 North Branch

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,875
Coordinates45.5113500, -92.9802200
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Delano (-119.24705, 35.76884)
End: North Branch (-92.98022, 45.51135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 3204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)66h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)49h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)39h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)33h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)28h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)24h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
70.26 gal
265.95 L · about $429.57
Round trip
$859.14
140.52 gal · 531.9 L
Estimated CO2
624.4 kg one way
Round trip: 1248.8 kg / 2753 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.11 $429.57 $859.14
Mid-grade $6.34 $445.52 $891.04
Premium $6.53 $459.08 $918.16
Diesel $8.40 $589.83 $1,179.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Sep 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 2 hours time gap between Delano, CA and North Branch, MN. The current time in Delano is 06:35:46, although it is 08:35:46 in North Branch.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.