Origin
Barstow, CA
Late night in Barstow on Wednesday
Local time
5:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barstow, CA to Miramonte, CA
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
59.9 mi
96 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barstow, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Barstow, CA to Miramonte, CA covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CA 180, Dunlap Road, CA 99 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.8 miles on CA 180. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.9 miles from Barstow, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 59.9 miles, with most of the trip on CA 180 and Dunlap Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.8 miles on CA 180.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 180 is the longest continuous segment at about 37.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 180 and Dunlap Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Dickenson Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 59.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Dickenson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Dickenson Avenue
Turn left onto North Dickenson Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
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~12m in
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CA 99
Merge onto CA 99
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11 mi into trip
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~18m in
Take the exit toward CA 180: Mendota, Kings Canyon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 133B
Toward CA 180: Mendota, Kings Canyon
5
12.1 mi into trip
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~21m in
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CA 180
Merge onto CA 180
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
14.4 mi into trip
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~23m in
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CA 180
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 180
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Barstow, CA to Miramonte, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Kings Canyon along the way.
Kings Canyon
11 mi in
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~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 180 | 37.8 mi | 48m |
| Dunlap Road | 10 mi | 24m |
| CA 99 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| West Shaw Avenue | 4.6 mi | 10m |
| North Dickenson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Barstow Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 180
— 37.8 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barstow, CA and Miramonte, CA.
1
Start on West Barstow Avenue
152 ft
·
12 sec
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West Barstow Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Dickenson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dickenson Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Shaw Avenue
4.1 mi
·
9 min
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West Shaw Avenue
4
Turn straight onto West Shaw Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West Shaw Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
6
Merge onto CA 99
5.5 mi
·
6 min
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CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 133B
Toward CA 180: Mendota, Kings Canyon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
2 min
9
Merge onto CA 180
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
CA 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 180
35 mi
·
46 min
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CA 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Dunlap Road
10.0 mi
·
24 min
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Dunlap Road
12
Arrive at destination
Dunlap Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.9 miles from Barstow, CA, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 59.9 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.9 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miramonte, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Barstow, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Barstow, CA
This is one driving day of about 59.9 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barstow, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on CA 180 for about 37.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.9 mi from Barstow, CA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 59.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Barstow, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Miramonte, CA
The final approach into Miramonte, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Miramonte, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.77 one way
$27.54 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.19 | $28.37 |
| premium | $6.18 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.23 | $26.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Miramonte, CA
Late night in Miramonte on Wednesday
Local time
5:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Barstow, CA to Miramonte, CA covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 180, Dunlap Road, CA 99. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.9 miles from Barstow, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 59.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Dickenson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Barstow, CA to Miramonte, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Kings Canyon along the way.
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