Barstow Heights to Ridgecrest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

62.5 miles 100.6 km · straight line
78.2 miles estimated 125.8 km · driving distance
1h 34min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
326° NNW bearing direction

How far is Barstow Heights from Ridgecrest?

The distance from Barstow Heights to Ridgecrest is 62.5 miles (100.6 km) as the crow flies. Ridgecrest is located NNW of Barstow Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 78.2 miles, taking about 1h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barstow Heights and Ridgecrest. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Barstow Heights to Ridgecrest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 34min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 53min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Barstow Heights & Ridgecrest

Quick Facts

Barstow Heights
34.87°N, 117.06°W
America/Los_Angeles
780m elevation
Ridgecrest
35.62°N, 117.67°W
America/Los_Angeles
698m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 398.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients