Origin
Delano, CA
Afternoon in Delano on Thursday
Local time
2:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delano, CA to Hights Corner, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delano, CA
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Hights Corner, CA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Delano, CA to Hights Corner, CA covers 28.1 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Golden State Highway, Zerker Road, 7th Standard Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on Golden State Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 28.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Golden State Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Ellington Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Ellington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Ellington Street
Turn left onto Ellington Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CA 99 / Golden State Highway
Merge onto CA 99 / Golden State Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Shafter, Lerdo Highway
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 37
Toward Shafter, Lerdo Highway
6
20 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Zerker Road
Turn left onto Zerker Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
27.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Santa Fe Way
At end of road, turn right onto Santa Fe Way
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Delano, CA and Hights Corner, CA, road signs point toward Shafter and Lerdo Highway.
Shafter
19.5 mi in
|
~21m
Lerdo Highway
19.5 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golden State Highway | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| Zerker Road | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| 7th Standard Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| High Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lerdo Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Galpin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Garces Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ellington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Golden State Highway
— 18.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delano, CA and Hights Corner, CA.
1
Start on High Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
2
Turn right onto CA 155
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Garces Highway
3
Turn left onto Ellington Street
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ellington Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Merge onto CA 99
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 37
Toward Shafter, Lerdo Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn sharp right onto Lerdo Highway
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Lerdo Highway
8
Turn left onto Zerker Road
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Zerker Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto 7th Standard Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
7th Standard Road
10
Turn right onto Galpin Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Galpin Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto Santa Fe Way
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Santa Fe Way
12
Turn right onto Loraine Lane
204 ft
·
8 sec
·
Loraine Lane
13
Arrive at destination
Loraine Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.46 one way
$12.92 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| premium | $6.18 | $6.83 | $13.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Hights Corner, CA
Afternoon in Hights Corner on Thursday
Local time
2:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
75°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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 Delano, CA to Hights Corner, CA covers 28.1 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Golden State Highway, Zerker Road, 7th Standard Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 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 $6.46 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Ellington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Delano, CA and Hights Corner, CA, road signs point toward Shafter and Lerdo Highway.
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