How far is Greenfield, CA from Delano, CA?
The driving distance from Greenfield, CA to Delano, CA is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenfield and Delano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenfield and Delano.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Union Avenue
590 ft · 15 sec · South Union Avenue
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Continue on South Union Avenue
1367 ft · 34 sec · South Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Taft Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Taft Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 North
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
23.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 155: Glennville, Wofford Heights
1175 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Fremont Street
962 ft · 29 sec · Fremont Street
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Turn right onto 11th Avenue
923 ft · 27 sec · 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto High Street
150 m · 10 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenfield and Delano.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Golden State Highway
Continue on Golden State Highway
23.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Clear leaving Greenfield and Clear near Delano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenfield to Delano?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 20.3 miles from Greenfield and 19.9 miles from Delano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.19 one way or $16.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Greenfield and Clear near Delano.
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
Bakersfield
Corcoran station
Kettleman City, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenfield and Delano. Straight-line distance: 37.18 mi (59.83 km).
#1 Greenfield
City in Monterey County, California, United States
| Population | 17,644 |
| Coordinates | 35.2688500, -119.0028800 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delano
A city in Kern County, California.
| Population | 53,041 |
| Coordinates | 35.7688400, -119.2470500 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-119.246955, 35.768855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.61 | $17.23 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.87 | $17.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
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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