Barstow to Highland, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

54.2 miles 87.3 km · straight line
70.5 miles estimated 113.5 km · driving distance
1h 25min estimated drive time
$7 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
191° SSW bearing direction

How far is Barstow from Highland, California?

The distance from Barstow to Highland, California is 54.2 miles (87.3 km) as the crow flies. Highland, California is located SSW of Barstow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 70.5 miles, taking about 1h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. 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 and Highland, California. 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 to Highland, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 25min $7 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 42min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Barstow & Highland, California

Quick Facts

Barstow
34.90°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
663m elevation
Highland, California
34.13°N, 117.21°W
America/Los_Angeles
399m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 459 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients