Origin
San Bernardino, CA
Late night in San Bernardino on Tuesday
Local time
3:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Bernardino, CA to Barstow, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
70.1 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barstow, CA
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from San Bernardino, California, to Barstow, California, covers a distance of just over 70 miles, typically taking about 1 hour and 17 minutes. This straightforward drive is easily manageable as a day trip, with no need for an overnight stop. The estimated fuel cost for this excursion is around $16. Primarily a highway-focused experience, you'll navigate portions of the Barstow and Mojave Freeway, the Barstow Freeway, and the CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway. Both locations are within the Pacific Coast region, offering a consistent California feel throughout your travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barstow and Mojave Freeway | 51.7 mi | 55m |
| Barstow Freeway | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Barstow Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 5th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
— 51.7 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Bernardino, CA and Barstow, CA.
1
Start on West 5th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 215 North: Barstow
3
Merge onto I 215
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 215
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Barstow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
6
Continue on I 15
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist; US 91 Hist; US 395 Hist
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 15; US 66 Hist
45 mi
·
48 min
·
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 183
Toward CA 247 South: Barstow Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto CA 247
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Barstow Road
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto CR 66; US 66 Hist
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
CR 66; US 66 Hist
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 35.1 miles from San Bernardino, 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
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 70.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 215 North: Barstow
Navigation decision point
Toward I 215 North: Barstow
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 215 / San Bernardino Freeway
Merge onto I 215 / San Bernardino Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
68.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward CA 247 South: Barstow Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 183
Toward CA 247 South: Barstow Road
6
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
CA 247 / Barstow Road
Turn left onto CA 247 / Barstow Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
CR 66; US 66 Hist / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR 66; US 66 Hist / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.11 one way
$32.22 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $16.60 | $33.21 |
| premium | $6.18 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.48 | $30.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.81 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Tuesday
Local time
3:35 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
22 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 17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey utilizing major freeways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 51.7 miles along the Barstow and Mojave Freeway, suggesting a consistent pace for much of the trip. While the specific road surface and immediate surroundings aren't detailed, the profile indicates a smooth, efficient travel experience, ideal for covering ground without frequent detours. Expect straightforward navigation as you transition between these key arteries.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.7 mi on Barstow and Mojave Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Barstow and Mojave Freeway and Barstow Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 215 / San Bernardino Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in San Bernardino, CA
Full guide →Founded 1854
San Bernardino is a city in the Inland Empire in California. It is the site of the first McDonald Brothers Hamburger Stand
Top landmarks
- • San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot — railway station in San Bernardino, the United States of America
- • California Theatre of the Performing Arts — theater and performing arts center in San Bernardino, California
- • San Bernardino County Court House — courthouse in San Bernardino, United States of America
Arriving in Barstow, CA
Full guide →Founded 1947
Barstow is a city of 24,000 people (2018) in the southern desert of the state of California. The city's location at the junction of Interstate 15 and Interstate 40 in the middle of a barren desert, as well as its position on the old Route 66, make it a frequent pit stop for travelers passing through on their way to more exotic destinations.
Top landmarks
- • Barstow Harvey House — train station in Barstow, California
- • Western America Railroad Museum — railroad museum in Barstow, California
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 70.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.7 miles on Barstow and Mojave Freeway. 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 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 215 / San Bernardino Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barstow, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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