How far is Bakersfield, CA from Agoura Hills, CA?

The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Agoura Hills, CA is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.64 mi
02h 18m
Flight
86.58 mi
139.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.58 mi
Kilometers
139.33 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.64 mi
Kilometers
189.33 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Agoura Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 3:03 PM PDT
Return by in Bakersfield
Thu, Apr 16, 5:21 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bakersfield
2026-04-16T12:44
Arrive Agoura Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 3:03 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bakersfield
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Val Verde
CA

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

From Bakersfield
58.8 mi
01h 09m
To Agoura Hills
58.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Agoura Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Agoura Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Truxtun Avenue

    670 ft · 20 sec · Truxtun Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto L Street

    1710 ft · 51 sec · L Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto California Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · California Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    24.7 mi · 27 min · Golden State Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    9 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 South, US 101 North: Los Angeles, Ventura

    541 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Ventura, Ventura Freeway

    819 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Ventura Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Kanan Road

    1551 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kanan Road

    1325 ft · 44 sec · Kanan Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Agoura Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Agoura Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ladyface Court

    776 ft · 36 sec · Ladyface Court

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    132 m · 34 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    157 m · 39 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    86 m · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Agoura Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
87 mi · 74%
Ventura Freeway
17.3 mi · 15%
I 405 South
9.27 mi · 8%
California Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
Agoura Road
0.78 mi · 1%
Kanan Road
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

Golden State Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

58.2 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Val Verde
01h 09m from Bakersfield
Leave By
1:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Sunny near Agoura Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Agoura Hills?

The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Val Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Bakersfield and 58.8 miles from Agoura Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.94 one way or $47.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Agoura Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Val Verde

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Val Verde, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Val Verde.

RAIL

Santa Clarita-Newhall, California

14 mi away
24300 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Simi Valley

20 mi away
5050 Los Angeles Avenue
RAIL

Chatsworth station

22 mi away
10040 Old Depot Plaza Road
BUS

Fillmore, California

24 mi away
718 West Ventura St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Agoura Hills. Straight-line distance: 86.58 mi (139.33 km).

Bakersfield

#1 Bakersfield

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area.

Population385,725
Coordinates35.3732900, -119.0187100
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Agoura Hills

#2 Agoura Hills

City in Los Angeles County, California

Population19,881
Coordinates34.1363900, -118.7745300
Altitude513
CountryUnited States
Start: Bakersfield (-119.01871, 35.37329)
End: Agoura Hills (-118.77453, 34.13639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.71 L · about $23.94
Round trip
$47.88
8.3 gal · 31.42 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $23.94 $47.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $25.17 $50.35
Premium $6.24 $25.91 $51.82
Diesel $7.57 $31.40 $62.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bakersfield and Agoura Hills. The current time is 12:44:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.