How far is Tehachapi, CA from Ricardo, CA?
The driving distance from Tehachapi, CA to Ricardo, CA is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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 00h 50m.
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.
Desert in southwestern United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tehachapi and Ricardo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tehachapi and Ricardo.
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Start on South Curry Street
14 m · 5 sec · South Curry Street
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Turn right onto West Tehachapi Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Tehachapi Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
2600 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
13.4 mi · 15 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 Tehachapi 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.
Aerospace Highway
Merge slight right onto Aerospace Highway
17.1 mi · 00h 20m
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 Tehachapi 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 Tehachapi to Ricardo?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 20.4 miles from Tehachapi and 20.4 miles from Ricardo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.31 one way or $16.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tehachapi and Mostly Sunny near Ricardo.
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 Tehachapi and Ricardo. Straight-line distance: 30.85 mi (49.65 km).
#1 Tehachapi
City in California
| Population | 12,746 |
| Coordinates | 35.1321900, -118.4489700 |
| Altitude | 1210 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 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 | $8.31 | $16.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.74 | $17.47 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.90 | $21.79 |
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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