Origin
Easton, CA
Late night in Easton on Saturday
Local time
2:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Easton, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
106.2 mi
171 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Easton, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Bakersfield, CA
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Trip Overview
Easton to Bakersfield is 106.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 59 minutes via Golden State Highway/CA 99, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California, connecting the Pacific Coast region from start to finish. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly highway, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.1 miles from Easton, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving 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 59m. Total distance: 106.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 36% of the journey on a highway. You'll encounter the Golden State Highway for a significant stretch, including a continuous segment of 58.6 miles. While much of the drive will be on the Golden State Freeway and CA 99, the overall profile suggests a blend of faster highway travel and potentially some more localized road sections. This means you'll experience periods of steady progress interspersed with changes in speed and environment as you make your way south.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Golden State Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 58.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near East Adams Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 59m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (East Adams Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.4 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Adams Avenue
Turn left onto East Adams Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CA 99
Merge onto CA 99
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
39.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
CA 99 / Golden State Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99 / Golden State Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
103.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
|
CA 204; CA 99 BUS / Golden State Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 204; CA 99 BUS / Golden State Avenue toward CA 204 South: Golden State Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward CA 204 South: Golden State Avenue
6
105.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
|
Chester Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Chester Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Golden State Highway | 58.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| CA 99 | 32.7 mi | 35m |
| Golden State Freeway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| East Adams Avenue | 5 mi | 7m |
| Golden State Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Elm Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Chester Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Clovis Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Golden State Highway
— 58.6 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton, CA and Bakersfield, CA.
1
Start on South Elm Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Elm Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Adams Avenue
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Adams Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Clovis Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Clovis Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
5
Merge onto CA 99
33 mi
·
35 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
59 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on CA 99
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 204; CA 99 BUS
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden State Avenue
Exit 27
Toward CA 204 South: Golden State Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
475 ft
·
13 sec
10
Continue on Golden State Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Golden State Road
11
Enter roundabout onto Chester Avenue
193 ft
·
3 sec
·
Chester Avenue
12
Continue on Chester Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chester Avenue
13
Turn left onto Truxtun Avenue
122 ft
·
7 sec
·
Truxtun Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Truxtun Avenue
Trip Plan
With a drive time of under two hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day, meaning you have the flexibility to leave when you're ready. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid any potential early rush hour traffic and arrive in Bakersfield with ample daylight. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 58.6 miles on the Golden State Highway, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before embarking on that segment. Given the relatively low fuel cost of $24, you likely won't need to worry about frequent gas station visits.
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 53.1 miles from Easton, CA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.6 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 23 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.1 miles or 1h 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bakersfield, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Easton, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Easton, CA
This is one driving day of about 106.2 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Easton, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Golden State Highway for about 58.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.1 mi from Easton, CA · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.1 miles from Easton, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bakersfield, CA
The final approach into Bakersfield, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.41 one way
$48.82 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $25.15 | $50.31 |
| premium | $6.18 | $25.83 | $51.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.45 | $46.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.15 | $5.10 |
| Efficient EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.29 | $4.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.87 | $6.80 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Late night in Bakersfield on Saturday
Local time
2:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
77°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
3 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
1h 59m 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 Easton, CA to Bakersfield, CA covers 106.2 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Golden State Highway, CA 99, Golden State Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.1 miles from Easton, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.41 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 59m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (East Adams Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (CA 99): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.4 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Easton, CA to Bakersfield, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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