Origin
Hights Corner, CA
Morning in Hights Corner on Thursday
Local time
8:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hights Corner, CA to Delano, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hights Corner, CA
Abhishek Navlakha
Delano, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hights Corner, CA to Delano, CA covers 28.6 miles and takes about 34m 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 19.2 miles on Golden State Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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 34m drive with frequent turns across 28.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 19.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
454 ft
305 ft
Total Climb
122 ft
Total Descent
149 ft
Highest Point
454 ft
~12.3 mi in
Elevation Range
149 ft
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 early in the drive near Santa Fe Way.
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 28.6 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: near the start (Santa Fe Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Galpin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (7th Standard Road): Navigation decision point.
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 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Santa Fe Way
Turn left onto Santa Fe Way
Navigation decision point
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Galpin Street
Turn left onto Galpin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
7th Standard Road
At end of road, turn left onto 7th Standard Road
Navigation decision point
5
8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Lerdo Highway
Turn right onto Lerdo Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
27.9 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golden State Highway | 19.2 mi | 20m |
| Zerker Road | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| 7th Standard Road | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Lerdo Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Galpin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fremont Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 11th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Santa Fe Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Golden State Highway
— 19.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hights Corner, CA and Delano, CA.
1
Start on Loraine Lane
204 ft
·
15 sec
·
Loraine Lane
2
Turn left onto Santa Fe Way
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Santa Fe Way
3
Turn left onto Galpin Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Galpin Street
Use the left lane.
4
At end of road, turn left onto 7th Standard Road
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
7th Standard Road
5
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
6
Turn left onto Zerker Road
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Zerker Road
7
Turn right onto Lerdo Highway
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Lerdo Highway
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
9
Merge onto CA 99
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 56
Toward CA 155: Glennville, Wofford Heights
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Fremont Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Fremont Street
12
Turn right onto 11th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
11th Avenue
13
Turn right onto High Street
490 ft
·
10 sec
·
High Street
14
Arrive at destination
High Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.57 one way
$13.15 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| premium | $6.18 | $6.96 | $13.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 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 | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
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
Delano, CA
Morning in Delano on Thursday
Local time
8:40 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
34m 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 Delano, CA covers 28.6 miles and takes about 34m 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 14.3 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 $6.57 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 28.6 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: near the start (Santa Fe Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Galpin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (7th Standard Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hights Corner, CA to Delano, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 305 ft to 454 ft elevation with about 122 ft of total climbing.
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