Barstow to Palmdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

65.9 miles 106.1 km · straight line
82.4 miles estimated 132.6 km · driving distance
1h 39min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Barstow from Palmdale?

The distance from Barstow to Palmdale is 65.9 miles (106.1 km) as the crow flies. Palmdale is located WSW of Barstow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 82.4 miles, taking about 1h 39min. 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 and Palmdale. 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 Palmdale

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 39min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 59min $7–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 34min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barstow & Palmdale

Quick Facts

Barstow
34.90°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
663m elevation
Palmdale
34.58°N, 118.12°W
America/Los_Angeles
810m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 377.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients