Bakersfield, CA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Bakersfield, CA have 41 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 8-mile quick runs to 537-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Bakersfield, CA spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
101
Longest Drive
537.4 mi
Willow Creek, CA
Quickest Drive
12m
Greenfield, CA
Plan Around Bakersfield, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Bakersfield, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Bakersfield, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield, CA to Willow Creek, CA
Bakersfield, CA to Susanville, CA
Bakersfield, CA to Windsor, CA
Bakersfield, CA to Big River, CA
Bakersfield, CA to Arbuckle, CA
Bakersfield, CA to Suisun, CA
Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA
Bakersfield, CA to Fremont, CA
Bakersfield, CA to Alamo, CA
Bakersfield, CA to Alpine, CA
Bakersfield, CA to San Jose, CA
Bakersfield, CA to Alum Rock, CA
Bakersfield, CA to Rio Del Mar, CA
Bakersfield, CA to San Diego, CA
Bakersfield, CA to Amesti, CA
Bakersfield, CA to Anza, CA
Bakersfield, CA to San Juan Bautista, CA
Bakersfield, CA to Salida, CA
Driving from Bakersfield, CA
On average, trips departing from Bakersfield, CA run 189 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 38m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 537 miles (10h 7m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Bakersfield, CA are Willow Creek, CA (537.4 mi, 10h 7m), Susanville, CA (464.9 mi, 9h 13m), Windsor, CA (338.9 mi, 6h 23m), Big River, CA (336.5 mi, 6h 24m), and Arbuckle, CA (324.4 mi, 6h 6m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 189-mile drive from Bakersfield, CA, expect to burn about 7.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 41 mapped routes leaving Bakersfield, CA and 60 routes heading into Bakersfield, CA, covering 101 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 537 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bakersfield, CA covers 537 miles and takes approximately 10h 7m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.
The average route from Bakersfield, CA runs about 189 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 38m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bakersfield, CA include Willow Creek, CA, Susanville, CA, Windsor, CA and Big River, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Bakersfield, CA
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Willow Creek, CA to Bakersfield, CA
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Carmichael, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Suisun, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Sacramento, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Union City, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Alamo, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Nearby Hubs
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