How far is Ricardo, CA from McFarland, CA?
The driving distance from Ricardo, CA to McFarland, CA is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Ricardo and McFarland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ricardo and McFarland.
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Start on Abbott Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Abbott Drive
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Turn right onto Midland Trail
4.3 mi · 5 min · Midland Trail
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Continue on Aerospace Highway
16.9 mi · 20 min · Aerospace Highway
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Take the exit right toward CA-58 West: Bakersfield
2450 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
1.2 km · 51 sec · Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
52.4 mi · 1 hr · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 204: Union Avenue
1161 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East Brundage Lane
136 m · 22 sec · East Brundage Lane
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Golden State Avenue
3.4 mi · 4 min · Golden State Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
16.7 mi · 18 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward McFarland, Sherwood Avenue
1044 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue Access Ramp
149 m · 10 sec · Sherwood Avenue Access Ramp
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Continue on 1st Street
1752 ft · 54 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Kern Avenue
117 m · 17 sec · West Kern Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Kern Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ricardo and McFarland.
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
Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
52.4 mi · 01h 00m
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 Ricardo and Mostly Sunny near McFarland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ricardo to McFarland?
The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 52.8 miles from Ricardo and 53.7 miles from McFarland.
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 33.8 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 2:58 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 Ricardo and Mostly Sunny near McFarland.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ricardo and McFarland. Straight-line distance: 72.82 mi (117.2 km).
#1 Ricardo
Ricardo is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3738500, -117.9892400 |
| Altitude | 785 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McFarland
City in Kern County, California, United States
| Population | 12,482 |
| Coordinates | 35.6780100, -119.2292700 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Kern Avenue (-119.22927, 35.678036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 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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