How far is Ridgecrest, CA from Hights Corner, CA?
The driving distance from Ridgecrest, CA to Hights Corner, CA is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87 miles (140 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgecrest and Hights Corner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgecrest and Hights Corner.
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Start on West Ridgecrest Boulevard
82 m · 13 sec · West Ridgecrest Boulevard
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Turn right onto South China Lake Boulevard
6 mi · 9 min · South China Lake Boulevard
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Turn left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Garlock Road
8.4 mi · 12 min · Garlock Road
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Continue on Redrock Randsburg Road
12.1 mi · 17 min · Redrock Randsburg Road
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Continue on Midland Trail
1743 ft · 23 sec · 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
2.9 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Standard Road, Merle Haggard Drive
1265 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto 7th Standard Road
7 mi · 9 min · 7th Standard Road
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Turn right onto Galpin Street
1364 ft · 30 sec · Galpin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Santa Fe Way
602 ft · 15 sec · Santa Fe Way
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Turn right onto Loraine Lane
62 m · 9 sec · Loraine Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Loraine Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgecrest and Hights Corner.
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 Ridgecrest and Mostly Sunny near Hights Corner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgecrest to Hights Corner?
The road trip is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Mojave is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Ridgecrest and 62.7 miles from Hights Corner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87 miles (140 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 1:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.50 one way or $51.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ridgecrest and Mostly Sunny near Hights Corner.
Stop Ideas Near Mojave
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 Mojave.
Mojave, California
Tehachapi, California
Lancaster, California
Palmdale (Amtrak Thruway), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgecrest and Hights Corner. Straight-line distance: 86.99 mi (140 km).
#1 Ridgecrest
City in California
| Population | 29,135 |
| Coordinates | 35.6224600, -117.6709000 |
| Altitude | 698 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hights Corner
Hights Corner is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.4432900, -119.2023300 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hights Corner (-119.20233, 35.44329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $25.50 | $51.00 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $26.81 | $53.62 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $27.59 | $55.19 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $33.45 | $66.89 |
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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