Origin
Sun Village, CA
Evening in Sun Village on Thursday
Local time
5:07 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sun Village, CA to Bakersfield, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
105.9 mi
170 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 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sun Village, CA
Sarah Williams
Bakersfield, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 105.9-mile drive from Sun Village to Bakersfield, California, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 8 minutes. Primarily utilizing routes like CA 58 BUS and the Aerospace Highway, this journey is a good candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of $24, it's a budget-friendly option for covering ground within the Pacific Coast region. The overall feel is that of a practical, highway-focused transit, connecting two points in the same state without significant scenic detours. You'll find this route efficient for getting from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.9 miles from Sun Village, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 105.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The character of this 105.9-mile drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 65% of the journey taking place on faster roads. You'll experience stretches that are essentially a direct transit, particularly the longest uninterrupted segment of 58 miles on CA 58 BUS. While not characterized by winding scenic byways, the route offers a consistent driving experience. The Aerospace Highway and Antelope Valley Freeway components contribute to this efficient, direct feel, making it a predictable drive from start to finish. Expect a steady pace for the majority of your travel time.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 58 BUS is the longest continuous segment at about 58 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 58 BUS and Aerospace Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 96th Street East.
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 2h 8m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (96th Street East): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles (CA 14 / Aerospace Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.7 miles (CA 58 BUS): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
96th Street East
Turn left onto 96th Street East
Navigation decision point
6
22.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CA 14 / Aerospace Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 14 / Aerospace Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
CA 58 BUS
Take the ramp onto CA 58 BUS
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
104.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward Chester Avenue, H Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 111
Toward Chester Avenue, H Street
6
104.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
|
South Chester Avenue
Turn right onto South Chester Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 58 BUS | 58 mi | 1h 8m |
| Aerospace Highway | 19.1 mi | 20m |
| Antelope Valley Freeway | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| East Palmdale Boulevard | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Sierra Highway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| 95th Street East | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Chester Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| CA 138 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 58 BUS
— 58 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sun Village, CA and Bakersfield, CA.
1
Start on East Avenue R 14
383 ft
·
22 sec
·
East Avenue R 14
2
Turn left onto 96th Street East
411 ft
·
16 sec
·
96th Street East
3
Turn right onto East Avenue S
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Avenue S
4
Turn right onto 95th Street East
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
95th Street East
5
Turn left onto East Palmdale Boulevard
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Palmdale Boulevard
6
Enter roundabout onto CA 138
154 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Palmdale Boulevard
7
Continue on CA 138
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East Palmdale Boulevard
8
Take the exit onto CA 138
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
CA 138
Toward CA 14 North, CA 138 West: Mojave
9
Merge onto CA 14; CA 138
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Antelope Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 14
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Aerospace Highway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on CA 14; US 6 Hist
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Sierra Highway
12
Continue on CA 58 BUS
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
CA 58 BUS
13
Take the ramp onto CA 58 BUS
55 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
CA 58 BUS
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 111
Toward Chester Avenue, H Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on Richland Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Richland Street
16
Turn right onto South Chester Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chester Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Truxtun Avenue
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Truxtun Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Truxtun Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes, this route offers flexibility for departure times. You can easily tackle this drive in one go without needing to split it, allowing for spontaneous starts. Plan for a fuel stop if your vehicle's range is under 100 miles, as the longest stretch without a significant break is 58 miles on CA 58 BUS. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Bakersfield to ensure a smooth arrival. The estimated fuel cost of $24 makes budgeting straightforward for this transit.
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 52.9 miles from Sun Village, CA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.9 miles or 1h 5m 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 44m
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 Sun Village, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sun Village, CA
This is one driving day of about 105.9 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Sun Village, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on CA 58 BUS for about 58 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.9 mi from Sun Village, CA · 1h 5m 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 52.9 miles from Sun Village, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bakersfield, 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
$24.34 one way
$48.68 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $25.08 | $50.16 |
| premium | $6.18 | $25.75 | $51.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.38 | $46.76 |
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: 37.1 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 | 31.8 | 0 | $11.12 | $5.08 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.83 | $6.78 |
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
Evening in Bakersfield on Thursday
Local time
5:07 PM
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
32 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
2h 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sun Village, CA to Bakersfield, CA covers 105.9 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 58 BUS, Aerospace Highway, Antelope Valley Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.9 miles from Sun Village, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.34 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 2h 8m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (96th Street East): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles (CA 14 / Aerospace Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.7 miles (CA 58 BUS): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sun Village, CA to Bakersfield, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Bakersfield, CA
More trips to Bakersfield, CA
Explore more options from Sun Village, CA or browse trips ending in Bakersfield, CA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse CA road trips.
Explore maps for Sun Village, CA or Bakersfield, CA on MapSof.net.