Origin
Hights Corner, CA
Morning in Hights Corner on Thursday
Local time
11:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hights Corner, CA to Shafter, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
9m
Distance
5.6 mi
9 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 9m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 9m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hights Corner, CA
Abhishek Navlakha
Shafter, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hights Corner, CA to Shafter, CA covers 5.6 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Santa Fe Way, Central Valley Highway, Loraine Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on Santa Fe Way. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 5.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9m 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 9m drive with frequent turns across 5.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Santa Fe Way is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Santa Fe Way.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hights Corner, CA to Shafter, CA is easy. At 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Santa Fe Way): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (Jackson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Santa Fe Way
Turn left onto Santa Fe Way
Navigation decision point
3
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Jackson Avenue
Turn left onto Jackson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Way | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Central Valley Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Loraine Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Santa Fe Way
— 4.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hights Corner, CA and Shafter, CA.
1
Start on Loraine Lane
204 ft
·
15 sec
·
Loraine Lane
2
Turn left onto Santa Fe Way
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Santa Fe Way
3
Continue on CA 43
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Valley Highway
4
Turn left onto Jackson Avenue
47 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
5
Arrive at destination
Jackson Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.29 one way
$2.57 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
| premium | $6.18 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.24 | $2.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| Efficient EV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.49 | $0.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Shafter, CA
Morning in Shafter on Thursday
Local time
11:36 AM
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9m 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 Hights Corner, CA to Shafter, CA covers 5.6 miles and takes about 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Santa Fe Way, Central Valley Highway, Loraine Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.8 miles from Hights Corner, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.29 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.
The drive from Hights Corner, CA to Shafter, CA is easy. At 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Santa Fe Way): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (Jackson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hights Corner, CA to Shafter, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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