Origin
Bakersfield, CA
Afternoon in Bakersfield on Saturday
Local time
1:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bakersfield, CA to Stallion Springs, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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Stallion Springs, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Bakersfield, CA to Stallion Springs, CA covers 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on L Street, California Avenue, Union Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| L Street | — | — |
| California Avenue | — | — |
| Union Avenue | — | — |
| CA 58 East | — | — |
| Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway | — | — |
| CA 202 | — | — |
| Tucker Road | — | — |
| Valley Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
L Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield, CA and Stallion Springs, CA.
1
Start on Truxtun Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Truxtun Avenue
2
Turn right onto L Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
L Street
3
Turn left onto California Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
California Avenue
4
Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Avenue
5
Take the exit slight right toward CA 58 East: Mojave
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
CA 58 East: Mojave
6
Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
36 mi
·
41 min
·
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward CA 202: Tehachapi
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
CA 202: Tehachapi
8
Keep slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue on Tucker Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Tucker Road
10
Turn right onto Valley Boulevard
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Valley Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Banducci Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Banducci Road
12
Continue on Banducci Road
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Banducci Road
13
Turn left onto Saint Andrew's Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Andrew's Drive
14
Turn right onto Shannon Court
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Shannon Court
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Bakersfield, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.02 one way
$24.04 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.39 | $24.77 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Stallion Springs, CA
Afternoon in Stallion Springs on Saturday
Local time
1:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
52.3 mi in 1h 8m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: L Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bakersfield, CA to Stallion Springs, CA is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bakersfield, CA to Stallion Springs, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Bakersfield, CA
Full guide →Founded 1869
Bakersfield is a city in Kern County in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Bakersfield is famous for being the home of country music singers Buck Owens and Merle Haggard, and has the nickname "the country music capital of the West Coast."
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bakersfield, CA to Stallion Springs, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stallion Springs, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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