Origin
Bakersfield, CA
Afternoon in Bakersfield on Monday
Local time
12:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bakersfield, CA to Shingletown, CA
Drive Time
8h 33m
Distance
444.1 mi
715 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$103
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 26m
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6 AM
8h 34m
8 AM
8h 49m
10 AM
8h 39m
12 PM
8h 37m
3 PM
8h 40m
5 PM
8h 48m
8 PM
8h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bakersfield, CA
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Shingletown, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bakersfield, CA to Shingletown, CA covers 444.1 miles and takes about 8h 33m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Truxtun Avenue, Chester Avenue, Golden State Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $102.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
222.1 miles from Bakersfield, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 33m drive with frequent turns across 444.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Truxtun Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 33m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bakersfield, CA to Shingletown, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Truxtun Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chester Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden State Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden State Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden State Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden State Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue 7 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 99 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Truxtun Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield, CA and Shingletown, CA.
1
Start on Truxtun Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Truxtun Avenue
2
Continue on Truxtun Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Truxtun Avenue
3
Turn right onto Chester Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chester Avenue
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Golden State Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Golden State Road
5
Exit the roundabout onto Golden State Road
427 ft
·
9 sec
·
Golden State Road
6
Take the ramp straight
394 ft
·
11 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Golden State Avenue
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden State Avenue
8
Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Golden State Freeway
9
Continue on Golden State Highway
111 mi
·
2 hr
·
Golden State Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Avenue 7
11
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
24 min
12
Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
85 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
Northbound California State Route 99
13
Continue on Golden State Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden State Highway
14
Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Old U.S. Route 99E
15
Keep slight left
44 mi
·
50 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
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US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe
17
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50 West: San Francisco
18
Continue on Capital City Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital City Freeway
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Redding
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 5 North: Redding
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 5: Redding
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 5: Redding
22
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Westside Freeway
23
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
121 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
·
Westside Freeway
24
Continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cascade Wonderland Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward CA 36 East, CA 36 West, CA 99: Chico, Redbluff, Lassen Park
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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CA 36 East, CA 36 West, CA 99: Chico, Redbluff, Lassen Park
26
Turn right onto Antelope Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Antelope Boulevard
27
Merge slight left onto Antelope Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Antelope Boulevard
28
Turn left
11 mi
·
13 min
29
Turn left onto Manton Road
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Manton Road
30
Continue on Manton Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Manton Road
31
Continue on Rock Creek Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rock Creek Road
32
Turn slight left onto Wilson Hill Road
7.3 mi
·
17 min
·
Wilson Hill Road
33
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
34
Turn sharp right
174 ft
·
13 sec
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 222.1 miles from Bakersfield, CA, or about 4h 16m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 98 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 222.1 miles or 4h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 222.1 miles or 4h 16m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shingletown, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bakersfield, CA
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Shingletown, CA
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Bakersfield, CA.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 222.1 mi from Bakersfield, CA · 4h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
222 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Galt, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
222 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Galt, CA after about 222 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 222.1 miles from Bakersfield, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 222 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
Arriving in Shingletown, CA
The final approach into Shingletown, 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 Shingletown, CA.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Shingletown, CA with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$102.84 one way
$205.68 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
155 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $106.06 | $212.12 |
| premium | $6.24 | $109.15 | $218.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $98.66 | $197.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$103
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$233–$343
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 155.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 133.2 | 1 | $46.63 | $21.32 |
| Efficient EV | 111 | 1 | $38.86 | $17.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 177.6 | 2 | $62.17 | $28.42 |
Gas CO2
155 kg
EV CO2
52 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Shingletown, CA
Afternoon in Shingletown on Monday
Local time
12:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
63°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 33m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Shingletown, CA covers 444.1 miles and takes about 8h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Truxtun Avenue, Chester Avenue, Golden State Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 222 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 222.1 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 $102.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 33m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bakersfield, CA to Shingletown, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bakersfield, CA to Shingletown, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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