How far is Hights Corner, CA from Delano, CA?
The driving distance from Hights Corner, CA to Delano, CA is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kern County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hights Corner and Delano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hights Corner and Delano.
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Start on Loraine Lane
62 m · 15 sec · Loraine Lane
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Turn left onto Santa Fe Way
602 ft · 18 sec · Santa Fe Way
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Turn left onto Galpin Street
1364 ft · 35 sec · Galpin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 7th Standard Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Standard Road
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Turn slight left
544 ft · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Zerker Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Zerker Road
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Turn right onto Lerdo Highway
2647 ft · 47 sec · Lerdo Highway
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Take the ramp right
928 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
19.2 mi · 21 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 Hights Corner and Delano.
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
19.2 mi · 00h 21m
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 Hights Corner and Mostly Sunny near Delano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hights Corner to Delano?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 14.3 miles from Hights Corner and 15 miles from Delano.
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 6.7 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 7:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.94 one way or $11.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hights Corner and Mostly Sunny 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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hights Corner and Delano. Straight-line distance: 22.63 mi (36.42 km).
#1 Hights Corner
Hights Corner is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.4432900, -119.2023300 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 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 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
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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