Trip from Ricardo, CA to Arvin, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

68.2 mi

110 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min

4 AM

1h 4m ★

6 AM

1h 10m

8 AM

1h 21m

10 AM

1h 13m

12 PM

1h 12m

3 PM

1h 14m

5 PM

1h 20m

8 PM

1h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ricardo, CA to Arvin, CA covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Midland Trail, Aerospace Highway, CA-58 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 68.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 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 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 68.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Midland Trail is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ricardo, CA to Arvin, CA is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ricardo, CA to Arvin, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Midland Trail	—	—
Aerospace Highway	—	—
CA-58 West	—	—
Barstow–Bakersfield Highway	—	—
Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway	—	—
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway	—	—
East Bear Mountain Boulevard	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Midland Trail — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ricardo, CA and Arvin, CA.

1

Start on Abbott Drive

0.8 mi · 2 min · Abbott Drive

2

Turn right onto Midland Trail

4.3 mi · 5 min · Midland Trail

3

Continue on Aerospace Highway

17 mi · 19 min · Aerospace Highway

4

Take the exit right toward CA-58 West: Bakersfield

0.5 mi · 1 min · CA-58 West: Bakersfield

5

Merge slight left onto Barstow–Bakersfield Highway

2.3 mi · 2 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway

6

Continue on Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway

0.7 mi · 51 sec · Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway

7

Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

31 mi · 36 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

8

Turn left onto East Bear Mountain Boulevard

11 mi · 15 min · East Bear Mountain Boulevard

9

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.1 mi from Ricardo, CA · 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Golden Hills, CA

34 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

Mojave, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Golden Hills, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Ricardo, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Arvin, CA

The final approach into Arvin, 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

$15.68 one way

$31.35 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.02	$16.15	$32.31
premium	$6.18	$16.59	$33.17
diesel	$5.61	$15.06	$30.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$16

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.5	$7.16	$3.27
Efficient EV	17.1	$5.97	$2.73
EV Truck/SUV	27.3	$9.55	$4.36

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Ricardo, CA

Morning in Ricardo on Thursday

Local time

11:31 AM

PDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arvin, CA

Morning in Arvin on Thursday

Local time

11:31 AM

PDT

Current temp

70°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

9 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 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 Ricardo, CA to Arvin, CA covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Midland Trail, Aerospace Highway, CA-58 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.1 miles from Ricardo, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.68 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 Ricardo, CA to Arvin, CA is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ricardo, CA to Arvin, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Ricardo, CA to Arvin, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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