Origin
Miramonte, CA
Late night in Miramonte on Friday
Local time
2:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Miramonte, CA to Barstow, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
60 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miramonte, CA
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Barstow, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Miramonte, CA to Barstow, CA covers 60 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Kings Canyon Road, Dunlap Road, CA 99 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34 miles on East Kings Canyon Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30 miles from Miramonte, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 60 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 60 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.
East Kings Canyon Road is the longest continuous segment at about 34 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10 miles in near CA 180 / East Kings Canyon Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60 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 10 miles (CA 180 / East Kings Canyon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 44 miles (CA 180): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48 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.
6
10 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
CA 180 / East Kings Canyon Road
At end of road, turn left onto CA 180 / East Kings Canyon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
44 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
CA 180
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 180
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward CA 99: Bakersfield, Sacramento
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 57A
Toward CA 99: Bakersfield, Sacramento
6
48.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward Shaw Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 140
Toward Shaw Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Miramonte, CA to Barstow, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sacramento along the way.
Sacramento
48 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Kings Canyon Road | 34 mi | 44m |
| Dunlap Road | 10 mi | 24m |
| CA 99 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| West Shaw Avenue | 4.7 mi | 10m |
| CA 180 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| North Dickenson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Barstow Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Kings Canyon Road
— 34 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramonte, CA and Barstow, CA.
1
Start on Dunlap Road
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Dunlap Road
2
Continue on Dunlap Road
6.5 mi
·
15 min
·
Dunlap Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto CA 180
34 mi
·
44 min
·
East Kings Canyon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 180
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
CA 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 57A
Toward CA 99: Bakersfield, Sacramento
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto CA 99
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 140
Toward Shaw Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto West Shaw Avenue
4.7 mi
·
10 min
·
West Shaw Avenue
10
Turn right onto North Dickenson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dickenson Avenue
11
Turn right onto West Barstow Avenue
152 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Barstow Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
West Barstow Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30 miles from Miramonte, CA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 13 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barstow, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Miramonte, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Miramonte, CA
This is one driving day of about 60 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Miramonte, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East Kings Canyon Road for about 34 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30 mi from Miramonte, CA · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Miramonte, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barstow, CA
The final approach into Barstow, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.79 one way
$27.58 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.21 | $28.42 |
| premium | $6.18 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Barstow, CA
Late night in Barstow on Friday
Local time
2:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
16 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
1h 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 Miramonte, CA to Barstow, CA covers 60 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Kings Canyon Road, Dunlap Road, CA 99. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30 miles from Miramonte, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.79 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 60 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 10 miles (CA 180 / East Kings Canyon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 44 miles (CA 180): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Miramonte, CA to Barstow, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Sacramento along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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