Origin
Buttonwillow, CA
Afternoon in Buttonwillow on Thursday
Local time
2:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buttonwillow, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buttonwillow, CA
Anna Arysheva
Bakersfield, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Buttonwillow, CA to Bakersfield, CA covers 27.4 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, McKittrick Highway, Westside Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 27.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street 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. 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 Buttonwillow, CA to Bakersfield, CA is easy. At 32m 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 Buttonwillow, CA to Bakersfield, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | — | — |
| McKittrick Highway | — | — |
| Westside Freeway | — | — |
| Stockdale Highway | — | — |
| Westside Parkway | — | — |
| Truxtun Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buttonwillow, CA and Bakersfield, CA.
1
Start on East 1st Street
49 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 1st Street
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
348 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto McKittrick Highway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
McKittrick Highway
4
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Westside Freeway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Stockdale Highway
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Stockdale Highway
7
Turn left onto Stockdale Highway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Stockdale Highway
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockdale Highway
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Stockdale Highway
9
Exit the roundabout onto Stockdale Highway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Stockdale Highway
10
Continue on Westside Parkway
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Westside Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Turn straight onto Truxtun Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Truxtun Avenue
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.30 one way
$12.60 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| premium | $6.18 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Bakersfield, CA
Afternoon in Bakersfield on Thursday
Local time
2:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°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
27 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
32m 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 Buttonwillow, CA to Bakersfield, CA covers 27.4 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, McKittrick Highway, Westside Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 miles from Buttonwillow, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.30 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 Buttonwillow, CA to Bakersfield, CA is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buttonwillow, CA to Bakersfield, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Buttonwillow, CA to Bakersfield, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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