Trip from Delano, CA to Greenfield, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

46m

Distance

40.2 mi

65 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 42m ★

6 AM

0h 46m

8 AM

0h 54m

10 AM

0h 49m

12 PM

0h 48m

3 PM

0h 49m

5 PM

0h 54m

8 PM

0h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Delano, CA to Greenfield, CA covers 40.2 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garces Highway, Ellington Street, Golden State Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.24 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 40.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Garces Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Delano, CA to Greenfield, CA is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Delano, CA to Greenfield, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garces Highway	—	—
Ellington Street	—	—
Golden State Highway	—	—
Golden State Freeway	—	—
CA 119	—	—
Taft Highway	—	—
South Union Avenue	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Garces Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delano, CA and Greenfield, CA.

1

Start on High Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · High Street

2

Turn right onto Garces Highway

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Garces Highway

3

Turn left onto Ellington Street

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Ellington Street

4

Take the ramp straight

0.2 mi · 31 sec

5

Merge slight left onto Golden State Highway

23 mi · 24 min · Golden State Highway

6

Continue on Golden State Freeway

5.2 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

7

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

9.5 mi · 10 min · Golden State Freeway

8

Take the exit slight right toward CA 119: Taft, Lamont

0.3 mi · 45 sec · CA 119: Taft, Lamont

9

Turn left onto Taft Highway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Taft Highway

10

Turn left onto South Union Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · South Union Avenue

11

Turn right

36 ft · 3 sec

12

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.1 mi from Delano, CA · 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oildale, CA

20 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

Lamont, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oildale, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Delano, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Greenfield, CA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Greenfield, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.24 one way

$18.48 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.02	$9.52	$19.04
premium	$6.18	$9.78	$19.55
diesel	$5.61	$8.88	$17.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	12.1	$4.22	$1.93
Efficient EV	10.1	$3.52	$1.61
EV Truck/SUV	16.1	$5.63	$2.57

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Delano, CA

Afternoon in Delano on Thursday

Local time

2:54 PM

PDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenfield, CA

Afternoon in Greenfield on Thursday

Local time

2:54 PM

PDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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

46m 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 Delano, CA to Greenfield, CA covers 40.2 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Garces Highway, Ellington Street, Golden State Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Delano, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.24 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.

The drive from Delano, CA to Greenfield, CA is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Delano, CA to Greenfield, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Delano, CA to Greenfield, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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