Origin
Lost Hills, CA
Afternoon in Lost Hills on Thursday
Local time
12:28 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lost Hills, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
46.4 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lost Hills, CA
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Bakersfield, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lost Hills, CA to Bakersfield, CA covers 46.4 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Farnsworth Avenue, Paso Robles Highway, Westside Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 46.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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 50m drive with frequent turns across 46.4 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.
Farnsworth 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. 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 Lost Hills, CA to Bakersfield, CA is easy. At 50m 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 Lost Hills, CA to Bakersfield, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farnsworth Avenue | — | — |
| Paso Robles Highway | — | — |
| Westside Freeway | — | — |
| Stockdale Highway | — | — |
| Westside Parkway | — | — |
| Truxtun Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Farnsworth Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lost Hills, CA and Bakersfield, CA.
1
Start on the route
26 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Farnsworth Avenue
112 ft
·
12 sec
·
Farnsworth Avenue
3
Turn left onto Paso Robles Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Paso Robles Highway
4
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
25 mi
·
26 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.2 mi from Lost Hills, CA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Lost Hills, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bakersfield, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bakersfield, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.66 one way
$21.33 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| premium | $6.18 | $11.28 | $22.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
12:28 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
50m 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 Lost Hills, CA to Bakersfield, CA covers 46.4 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Farnsworth Avenue, Paso Robles Highway, Westside Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.2 miles from Lost Hills, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.66 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 Lost Hills, CA to Bakersfield, CA is easy. At 50m 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 Lost Hills, CA to Bakersfield, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lost Hills, CA to Bakersfield, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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