How far is McFarland, CA from Ricardo, CA?
The driving distance from McFarland, CA to Ricardo, CA is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McFarland and Ricardo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McFarland and Ricardo.
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Start on West Kern Avenue
6 m · 3 sec · West Kern Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1318 ft · 43 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Sherwood Avenue
113 m · 9 sec · West Sherwood Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward CA 99 South
949 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway
16.8 mi · 18 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
2.2 mi · 3 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 14: Bishop, Mojave
2375 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right onto Aerospace Highway
17.1 mi · 20 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Midland Trail
4.3 mi · 5 min · Midland Trail
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Turn left onto Abbott Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Abbott Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Abbott Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McFarland and Ricardo.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving McFarland and Mostly Sunny near Ricardo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McFarland to Ricardo?
The road trip is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bear Valley Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from McFarland and 53.4 miles from Ricardo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.69 one way or $43.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McFarland and Mostly Sunny near Ricardo.
Stop Ideas Near Bear Valley Springs
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 Bear Valley Springs.
Tehachapi, California
Bakersfield
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McFarland and Ricardo. Straight-line distance: 72.82 mi (117.2 km).
#1 McFarland
City in Kern County, California, United States
| Population | 12,482 |
| Coordinates | 35.6780100, -119.2292700 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ricardo
Ricardo is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3738500, -117.9892400 |
| Altitude | 785 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ricardo (-117.98924, 35.37385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $22.81 | $45.62 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $23.47 | $46.95 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $28.45 | $56.90 |
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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