Origin
Bakersfield, CA
Afternoon in Bakersfield on Sunday
Local time
2:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bakersfield, CA to Avenal, CA
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
90.7 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
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6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bakersfield, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Avenal, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Bakersfield, CA to Avenal, CA covers 90.7 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Westside Freeway, Stockdale Highway, Westside Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.9 miles on Westside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
45.3 miles from Bakersfield, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 47m highway drive covering 90.7 miles, with most of the trip on Westside Freeway and Stockdale Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.9 miles on Westside Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 65.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and Stockdale Highway. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in near CA 58 / Stockdale Highway.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bakersfield, CA to Avenal, CA is easy. At 1h 47m with 81% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles (CA 58 / Stockdale Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.4 miles (CA 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 18.9 miles (I 5; CA 58 / Westside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
13.8 mi into trip
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~20m in
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CA 58 / Stockdale Highway
Enter roundabout onto CA 58 / Stockdale Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
18.4 mi into trip
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~26m in
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CA 58
Take the exit onto CA 58 toward I 5 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 5 North
5
18.9 mi into trip
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~27m in
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I 5; CA 58 / Westside Freeway
Merge onto I 5; CA 58 / Westside Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
84.8 mi into trip
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~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward CA 269: Lassen Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 319
Toward CA 269: Lassen Avenue
6
85.1 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
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CA 269 / South Lassen Avenue
Turn left onto CA 269 / South Lassen Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 65.9 mi | 1h 10m |
| Stockdale Highway | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Westside Parkway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Skyline Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Truxtun Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South Lassen Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| CA 58 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 7th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 65.9 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield, CA and Avenal, CA.
1
Start on Truxtun Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Truxtun Avenue
2
Continue on Truxtun Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Truxtun Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward CA 58: Westside Parkway West
4
Continue on Westside Parkway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Westside Parkway
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on Stockdale Highway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Stockdale Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto CA 58
149 ft
·
2 sec
·
Stockdale Highway
7
Continue on CA 58
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Stockdale Highway
8
Take the exit onto CA 58
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 58
Toward I 5 North
9
Merge onto I 5; CA 58
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 319
Toward CA 269: Lassen Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto CA 269
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Lassen Avenue
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on CA 269
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Skyline Boulevard
13
Turn left onto South 7th Avenue
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
South 7th Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
South 7th Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.3 miles from Bakersfield, CA, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.3 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avenal, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bakersfield, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bakersfield, CA
This is one driving day of about 90.7 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bakersfield, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 65.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.3 mi from Bakersfield, CA · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.3 miles from Bakersfield, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.9 miles.
Arriving in Avenal, CA
The final approach into Avenal, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Avenal, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.00 one way
$42.01 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $21.66 | $43.32 |
| premium | $6.24 | $22.29 | $44.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.52 | $4.35 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.70 | $5.80 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Avenal, CA
Afternoon in Avenal on Sunday
Local time
2:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bakersfield, CA to Avenal, CA covers 90.7 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, Stockdale Highway, Westside Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.3 miles from Bakersfield, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bakersfield, CA to Avenal, CA is easy. At 1h 47m with 81% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles (CA 58 / Stockdale Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.4 miles (CA 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 18.9 miles (I 5; CA 58 / Westside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bakersfield, CA to Avenal, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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