Origin
Bakersfield, CA
Morning in Bakersfield on Monday
Local time
7:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bakersfield, CA to Ukiah, CA
Drive Time
7h 23m
Distance
388.9 mi
626 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$90
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 13m
★
6 AM
7h 23m
8 AM
7h 44m
10 AM
7h 31m
12 PM
7h 29m
3 PM
7h 32m
5 PM
7h 43m
8 PM
7h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bakersfield, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Ukiah, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Bakersfield, CA to Ukiah, CA covers 388.9 miles and takes about 7h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Truxtun Avenue, CA 58, Westside Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $90.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
194.5 miles from Bakersfield, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 23m drive with frequent turns across 388.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 23m, 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 Ukiah, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Truxtun Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 58 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westside Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stockdale Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westside Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William Elton Brown Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Arthur H | 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 Ukiah, CA.
1
Start on Truxtun Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Truxtun Avenue
2
Continue on Truxtun Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Truxtun Avenue
3
Take the ramp straight toward CA 58: Westside Parkway West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 58: Westside Parkway West
4
Continue on Westside Parkway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Westside Parkway
5
Continue on Stockdale Highway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Stockdale Highway
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockdale Highway
151 ft
·
2 sec
·
Stockdale Highway
7
Exit the roundabout onto Stockdale Highway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Stockdale Highway
8
Take the exit straight toward I 5 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5 North
9
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
193 mi
·
3 hr 26 min
·
Westside Freeway
10
Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
William Elton Brown Freeway
11
Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
William Elton Brown Freeway
12
Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 680 South, I 680 North: San Jose, Sacramento, Concord, Walnut Creek
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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I 680 South, I 680 North: San Jose, Sacramento, Concord, Walnut Creek
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 680 North: Walnut Creek, Concord, Sacramento
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 680 North: Walnut Creek, Concord, Sacramento
16
Merge slight left onto Donald D Doyle Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Donald D Doyle Highway
17
Continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
243 ft
·
3 sec
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 780: Benicia
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 780: Benicia
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Sacramento
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 80 East: Sacramento
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Sacramento
449 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 80 East: Sacramento
24
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward CA 37: Napa, Novato, Auto Mall, Columbus Parkway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
CA 37: Napa, Novato, Auto Mall, Columbus Parkway
26
Keep slight left to continue on CA 37: Napa
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 37: Napa
27
Continue on CA 37
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 37
28
Take the exit slight right toward CA 29: Napa, Sonoma Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
CA 29: Napa, Sonoma Boulevard
29
Turn right onto Sonoma Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sonoma Boulevard
30
Continue on Broadway Street
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway Street
31
Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Napa–Vallejo Highway
32
Continue on Saint Helena Highway
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Saint Helena Highway
33
Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
34
Continue on Saint Helena Highway
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Saint Helena Highway
35
Continue on Foothill Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Boulevard
36
Continue on Saint Helena Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Saint Helena Highway
37
Continue on Saint Helena Highway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Saint Helena Highway
38
At the end of the road, turn right onto Geyserville Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Geyserville Avenue
39
Turn left onto Canyon Road
361 ft
·
7 sec
·
Canyon Road
40
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
41
Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway
36 mi
·
44 min
·
Redwood Highway
42
Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Street, Central Ukiah
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Perkins Street, Central Ukiah
43
Turn left onto East Perkins Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Perkins Street
44
Turn right onto North State Street
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Street
45
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 194.5 miles from Bakersfield, CA, or about 3h 41m into the drive.
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 86 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 194.5 miles or 3h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ukiah, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bakersfield, CA
This is one driving day of about 388.9 miles and 7h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Bakersfield, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 194.5 mi from Bakersfield, CA · 3h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
194 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 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 194.5 miles from Bakersfield, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ukiah, CA
The final approach into Ukiah, 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 Ukiah, 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
$90.06 one way
$180.12 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
136 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $92.88 | $185.75 |
| premium | $6.24 | $95.59 | $191.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $86.40 | $172.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$90
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$115–$140
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 116.7 | 1 | $40.83 | $18.67 |
| Efficient EV | 97.2 | 1 | $34.03 | $15.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 155.6 | 1 | $54.45 | $24.89 |
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
46 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
Ukiah, CA
Morning in Ukiah on Monday
Local time
7:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
4 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
7h 23m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Ukiah, CA covers 388.9 miles and takes about 7h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Truxtun Avenue, CA 58, Westside Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 194.5 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 $90.06 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 7h 23m, 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 Ukiah, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bakersfield, CA to Ukiah, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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