How far is it from Arvin, CA, to Shafter, CA, ?

The distance between Arvin, CA, and Shafter, CA, is 39 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Arvin, CA, to Shafter, CA, ?

The drive from Arvin, CA, to Shafter, CA, takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Arvin, CA, to Shafter, CA, ?

The fastest route from Arvin, CA, to Shafter, CA, covers 39 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Shafter, CA from Arvin, CA?

Shafter, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Arvin, CA.

Which roads does the route from Arvin, CA to Shafter, CA follow?

The drive from Arvin, CA to Shafter, CA mainly follows CA 99.

Which towns do you pass between Arvin, CA and Shafter, CA?

Towns on the route from Arvin, CA to Shafter, CA include Bakersfield.

Are there charging stations between Arvin, CA and Shafter, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Arvin, CA to Shafter, CA, including Bakersfield Plaza (Bakersfield, CA) (350 kW); Crossroads Shopping Center - SW Bakersfield (350 kW); Flying J 613 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 77.

Arvin, CA Shafter, CA

Distance: 39 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Arvin, CA to Shafter, CA takes about 1 h via CA 99. The distance is 39 mi. The straight-line distance is 29 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Arvin, CA, Bakersfield, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 39 mi

1 Depart onto Sungarden Court 15 yd
2 Turn left onto Sycamore Road 1 mi
3 Turn right onto South Comanche Drive 2 mi
4 Turn left onto Bear Mountain Boulevard 5 mi
5 Enter roundabout straight onto East Bear Mountain Boulevard 39 yd
6 Exit roundabout straight onto East Bear Mountain Boulevard 6 mi
7 Take ramp left 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto Golden State Freeway 13 mi

9 Keep slightly left onto Golden State Freeway 4 mi
10 Keep slightly left onto Golden State Freeway 1 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Turn left onto 7th Standard Road 7 mi
13 Turn right onto Zachary Avenue 2 mi
14 Turn left onto Express Avenue 2 mi
15 At end of road, turn right onto South Driver Road 2 mi
16 Turn right onto Orange Street 1 mi
17 Arrive left onto Orange Street

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The return trip from Shafter, CA to Arvin, CA covers roughly the same distance, 39 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

77 chargers

Bakersfield Plaza (Bakersfield, CA)CCS · 4310 California Ave., Bakersfield, CA, 93309350 kW
Crossroads Shopping Center - SW BakersfieldCCS · 6300 White Ln, Bakersfield, CA, 93309350 kW
Flying J 613CCS · 17047 Zachary Ave, Bakersfield, CA, 93308350 kW
Target T2715 (Bakersfield, CA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 11000 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA, 93311350 kW
DoubleTree by Hilton Bakersfield - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 3100 Camino Del Rio Court, Bakersfield, CA, 93308250 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Shafter, CA → Tehachapi, CA57 mi · 1 h 15 min Shafter, CA → Tulare, CA61 mi · 1 h 20 min Shafter, CA → Shafter Airport - Minter Field (MIT)11 mi · 25 min Shafter, CA → Meadows Field (BFL)13 mi · 30 min Shafter, CA → Wasco, CA15 mi · 30 min Shafter, CA → Bakersfield, CA19 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Arvin, CA, {fromState} to Shafter, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Arvin, CA, {fromState} and Shafter, CA, {toState} is 39 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Arvin, CA, {fromState} to Shafter, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Arvin, CA, {fromState} to Shafter, CA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Arvin, CA, {fromState} to Shafter, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Arvin, CA, {fromState} to Shafter, CA, {toState} covers 39 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Shafter, CA from Arvin, CA?: Shafter, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Arvin, CA.
Which roads does the route from Arvin, CA to Shafter, CA follow?: The drive from Arvin, CA to Shafter, CA mainly follows CA 99.
Which towns do you pass between Arvin, CA and Shafter, CA?: Towns on the route from Arvin, CA to Shafter, CA include Bakersfield.
Are there charging stations between Arvin, CA and Shafter, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Arvin, CA to Shafter, CA, including Bakersfield Plaza (Bakersfield, CA) (350 kW); Crossroads Shopping Center - SW Bakersfield (350 kW); Flying J 613 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 77.

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