How far is Bakersfield, CA from Aliso Viejo, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Aliso Viejo, CA is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145 miles (233.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Aliso Viejo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Aliso Viejo.
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Start on Truxtun Avenue
670 ft · 20 sec · Truxtun Avenue
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Turn right onto L Street
1710 ft · 51 sec · L Street
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Turn right onto California Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · California Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
24.7 mi · 27 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South
1354 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Santa Ana Freeway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 605 North, I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway
782 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 605 South
653 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 605 South: San Gabriel River Freeway
1513 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Gabriel River Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Gabriel River Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · San Gabriel River Freeway
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Keep left to continue on I 405 South, CA 22 East: Garden Grove
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
43 m · 2 sec · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
893 ft · 12 sec · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Corona Del Mar Freeway
4 mi · 5 min · Corona Del Mar Freeway
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Continue on San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
9.3 mi · 11 min · San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward Aliso Creek Road
2331 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Aliso Creek Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Aliso Creek Road
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Turn right onto Aliso Viejo Parkway
699 ft · 12 sec · Aliso Viejo Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aliso Viejo Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Aliso Viejo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Mostly Clear near Aliso Viejo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Aliso Viejo?
The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Santa Clarita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Bakersfield and 81.9 miles from Aliso Viejo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145 miles (233.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.40 one way or $66.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bakersfield and Mostly Clear near Aliso Viejo.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Clarita
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clarita.
Santa Clarita-Newhall, California
Chatsworth station
Simi Valley
Van Nuys station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Aliso Viejo. Straight-line distance: 144.98 mi (233.33 km).
#1 Bakersfield
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area.
| Population | 385,725 |
| Coordinates | 35.3732900, -119.0187100 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aliso Viejo
A city in Orange County, California.
| Population | 50,412 |
| Coordinates | 33.5650400, -117.7271200 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aliso Viejo (-117.72712, 33.56504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $33.40 | $66.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $35.12 | $70.24 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $36.15 | $72.29 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $43.81 | $87.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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