Origin
Arvin, CA
Morning in Arvin on Sunday
Local time
11:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arvin, CA to Ricardo, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
68.4 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
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arvin, CA
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Ricardo, CA
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Trip Overview
This 68.4-mile drive from Arvin, CA, to Ricardo, CA, is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via the Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway, Aerospace Highway, and Bear Mountain Boulevard. With a projected fuel cost of around $16 and no designated stops, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Pacific Coast region. The overall experience is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, suggesting a need for attention as you navigate the various road segments.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway | 32.3 mi | 37m |
| Aerospace Highway | 17.1 mi | 19m |
| Bear Mountain Boulevard | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| Midland Trail | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Barstow–Bakersfield Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Abbott Drive | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
— 32.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arvin, CA and Ricardo, CA.
1
Start on CA 223
91 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bear Mountain Boulevard
2
Continue on CA 223
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Bear Mountain Boulevard
3
Turn right onto CA 58
32 mi
·
37 min
·
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on CA 58
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward CA 14: Bishop, Mojave
6
Merge onto CA 14; US 6 Hist
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Aerospace Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on CA 14; US 6 Hist
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Midland Trail
8
Turn left onto Abbott Drive
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Abbott Drive
9
Arrive at destination
Abbott Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Arvin, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 11.2 and 67.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CA 58 / Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
Turn right onto CA 58 / Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
45.7 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward CA 14: Bishop, Mojave
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CA 14: Bishop, Mojave
5
46.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
CA 14; US 6 Hist / Aerospace Highway
Merge onto CA 14; US 6 Hist / Aerospace Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Abbott Drive
Turn left onto Abbott Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.72 one way
$31.44 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $16.20 | $32.40 |
| premium | $6.18 | $16.63 | $33.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.58 | $4.38 |
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.
Destination
Ricardo, CA
Morning in Ricardo on Sunday
Local time
11:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
WSW 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 2:09PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 2:09PM PDT until April 16 at 7:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
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
3 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
1h 24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway driving contributing to the 68.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.3 miles on the Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway, offering a sustained period on a single road. As you progress, the route's character will likely shift through its named segments, implying a need for awareness of changing road conditions and turns. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaged drive through local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.3 mi on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 11.2 miles in near CA 58 / Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Arvin, CA to Ricardo, CA is easy. At 1h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles (CA 58 / Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.2 miles (CA 14; US 6 Hist / Aerospace Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Arvin, CA to Ricardo, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Mojave along the way.
Mojave
45.7 mi in
|
~55m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 68.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.3 miles on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles (CA 58 / Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.2 miles (CA 14; US 6 Hist / Aerospace Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — César E. Chávez National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ricardo, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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