Origin
Greenfield, CA
Afternoon in Greenfield on Thursday
Local time
3:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenfield, CA to Delano, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
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.
Greenfield, CA
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Delano, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenfield, CA to Delano, CA covers 40.4 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 Golden State Highway, Golden State Freeway, Taft Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on Golden State Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 40.4 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 (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Greenfield, CA to Delano, CA covers 40.4 miles and takes about 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 23.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near CA 99 / Golden State Freeway.
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 40.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.7 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 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.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CA 99 / Golden State Freeway
Merge onto CA 99 / Golden State Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
10.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CA 99 / Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99 / Golden State Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
39.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward CA 155: Glennville, Wofford Heights
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 56
Toward CA 155: Glennville, Wofford Heights
5
40.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
11th Avenue
Turn right onto 11th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
40.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golden State Highway | 23.3 mi | 24m |
| Golden State Freeway | 14.7 mi | 16m |
| Taft Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Union Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Fremont Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 11th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Golden State Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenfield, CA and Delano, CA.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CA 99 BUS
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Union Avenue
3
Continue on CA 99 BUS
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Union Avenue
4
Turn right onto Taft Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Taft Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward CA 99 North
6
Merge onto CA 99
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on CA 99
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 56
Toward CA 155: Glennville, Wofford Heights
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Fremont Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Fremont Street
11
Turn right onto 11th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
11th Avenue
12
Turn right onto High Street
490 ft
·
10 sec
·
High Street
13
Arrive at destination
High Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.2 mi from Greenfield, CA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Greenfield, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Delano, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Delano, 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
$9.29 one way
$18.57 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| premium | $6.18 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
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.
Destination
Delano, CA
Afternoon in Delano on Thursday
Local time
3:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
76°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
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 Greenfield, CA to Delano, CA covers 40.4 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Golden State Highway, Golden State Freeway, Taft Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.2 miles from Greenfield, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.29 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 40.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.7 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Greenfield, CA to Delano, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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