How far is Tehachapi, CA from Vacaville, CA?
The driving distance from Tehachapi, CA to Vacaville, CA is about 342.6 miles (551.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.6 miles (477.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tehachapi and Vacaville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tehachapi and Vacaville.
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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
147 m · 19 sec · West Tehachapi Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Green Street
95 m · 11 sec · North Green Street
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Turn left onto West H Street
1394 ft · 28 sec · West H Street
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Continue on North Mill Street
2831 ft · 1 min · North Mill Street
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Take the ramp sharp left
1541 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
38.9 mi · 45 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Centennial Corridor
2.3 mi · 3 min · Centennial Corridor
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Continue on Westside Parkway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Westside Parkway
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Continue on Stockdale Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockdale Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Stockdale Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Stockdale Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 5 North
2621 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
192.7 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 South, I 680 North: San Jose, Sacramento, Concord, Walnut Creek
857 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680 North: Walnut Creek, Concord, Sacramento
1614 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Donald D Doyle Highway
15.2 mi · 18 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
74 m · 3 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge
2053 ft · 27 sec · Benicia-Martinez Bridge
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Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento
2286 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Davis Street
1148 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Davis Street
2536 ft · 1 min · Davis Street
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Turn left onto Mason Street
924 ft · 18 sec · Mason Street
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Turn slight right
32 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Merchant Street
829 ft · 28 sec · Merchant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merchant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tehachapi and Vacaville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
193 mi · 03h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tehachapi and Sunny near Vacaville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tehachapi to Vacaville?
The road trip is about 342.6 miles (551.4 km) and usually takes 06h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.3 miles from Tehachapi and 171.3 miles from Vacaville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.6 miles (477.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.75 one way or $139.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tehachapi and Sunny near Vacaville.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
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 Mendota.
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Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tehachapi and Vacaville. Straight-line distance: 296.63 mi (477.38 km).
#1 Tehachapi
City in California
| Population | 12,746 |
| Coordinates | 35.1321900, -118.4489700 |
| Altitude | 1210 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vacaville
The most populous city in Solano County, California.
| Population | 101,332 |
| Coordinates | 38.3565800, -121.9877400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vacaville (-121.98774, 38.35658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 551 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $69.75 | $139.49 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $73.34 | $146.68 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $75.48 | $150.96 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $91.49 | $182.97 |
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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