Trip from Ricardo, CA to Greenfield, CA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway, Aerospace Highway, Union Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 42.1 miles from Ricardo, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Ricardo, CA to Greenfield, CA?

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

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Ricardo, CA to Greenfield, CA?

Yes. Nearby national parks include César E. Chávez National Monument.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

84.1 mi

135 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 35m ★

6 AM

1h 43m

8 AM

1h 58m

10 AM

1h 48m

12 PM

1h 47m

3 PM

1h 49m

5 PM

1h 57m

8 PM

1h 38m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Trip Overview

The drive from Ricardo, CA to Greenfield, CA covers 84.1 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway, Aerospace Highway, Union Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.4 miles on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.33 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

42.1 miles from Ricardo, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 84.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 84.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 52.4 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 around 0.8 miles in near CA 14; US 6 Hist / Midland Trail.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ricardo, CA to Greenfield, CA is easy. At 1h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (CA 14; US 6 Hist / Midland Trail): Navigation decision point; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 77.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3

0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | CA 14; US 6 Hist / Midland Trail

Turn right onto CA 14; US 6 Hist / Midland Trail

Navigation decision point

6

22 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward CA-58 West: Bakersfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward CA-58 West: Bakersfield

7

77.9 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Take the exit toward CA 204: Union Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 112 Toward CA 204: Union Avenue

5

78.1 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | East Brundage Lane

Turn left onto East Brundage Lane

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

4

84.1 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway	52.4 mi	1h
Aerospace Highway	16.9 mi	19m
Union Avenue	5.9 mi	9m
Midland Trail	4.3 mi	4m
Barstow–Bakersfield Highway	2.3 mi	2m
Abbott Drive	0.8 mi	2m
Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway	0.7 mi	<1m
East Brundage Lane	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway — 52.4 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Abbott Drive

0.8 mi · 2 min · Abbott Drive

2

Turn right onto CA 14; US 6 Hist

4.3 mi · 4 min · Midland Trail

3

Continue on CA 14; US 6 Hist

17 mi · 19 min · Aerospace Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

4

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Toward CA-58 West: Bakersfield

5

Merge onto CA 58

2.3 mi · 2 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway

6

Continue on CA 58

0.7 mi · 50 sec · Bakersfield–Tehachapi Highway

7

Continue on CA 58

52 mi · 1 hr · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 112 Toward CA 204: Union Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Turn left onto East Brundage Lane

445 ft · 19 sec · East Brundage Lane

Use the left lane.

10

Turn left onto CA 204; CA 99 BUS

5.9 mi · 9 min · Union Avenue

11

Turn left

143 ft · 6 sec

12

Turn left

37 ft · 2 sec

13

Arrive at destination

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 42.1 miles from Ricardo, CA, or about 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.4 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 19 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42.1 miles or 51m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenfield, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Ricardo, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ricardo, CA

This is one driving day of about 84.1 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Ricardo, CA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway for about 52.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.1 mi from Ricardo, CA · 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Golden Hills, CA

42 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Golden Hills, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.1 miles from Ricardo, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Greenfield, CA

The final approach into Greenfield, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

César E. Chávez National Monument

National Monument

Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 49.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.33 one way

$38.66 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.02	$19.92	$39.84
premium	$6.18	$20.45	$40.90
diesel	$5.61	$18.57	$37.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.2	$8.83	$4.04
Efficient EV	21	$7.36	$3.36
EV Truck/SUV	33.6	$11.77	$5.38

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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

10:15 AM

PDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenfield, CA

Morning in Greenfield on Thursday

Local time

10:15 AM

PDT

Current temp

77°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

2 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 42m 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 Greenfield, CA covers 84.1 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway, Aerospace Highway, Union Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42.1 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 $19.33 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 Greenfield, CA is easy. At 1h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (CA 14; US 6 Hist / Midland Trail): Navigation decision point; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 77.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include César E. Chávez National Monument.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500