How far is Bakersfield, CA from Alta Sierra, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Alta Sierra, CA is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Alta Sierra.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Alta Sierra.
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Start on Truxtun Avenue
670 ft · 24 sec · Truxtun Avenue
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Turn left onto L Street
2477 ft · 1 min · L Street
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Turn right onto 23rd Street
128 m · 9 sec · 23rd Street
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Keep slight left to continue on CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway
7.4 mi · 8 min · CHP Officer David W. Manning Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Route 178
31.9 mi · 46 min · Route 178
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Continue on Isabella Walker Pass Road
1.4 mi · 1 min · Isabella Walker Pass Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 155
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Wofford Heights Boulevard
6.6 mi · 10 min · Wofford Heights Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Evans Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Evans Road
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Turn left onto Old State Road
2227 ft · 1 min · Old State Road
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Continue on Old State Road
148 m · 21 sec · Old State Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old State Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Alta Sierra.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Route 178
Continue on Route 178
31.9 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Bakersfield and Rain And Snow near Alta Sierra.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Alta Sierra?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Bodfish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Bakersfield and 28 miles from Alta Sierra.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bakersfield and Rain And Snow near Alta Sierra.
Stop Ideas Near Bodfish
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 Bodfish.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Alta Sierra. Straight-line distance: 35.98 mi (57.9 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 Alta Sierra
Census-designated place in Nevada County, California
| Population | 7,047 |
| Coordinates | 35.7312600, -118.5539000 |
| Altitude | 1743 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alta Sierra (-118.5539, 35.73126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $11.36 | $22.73 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $14.91 | $29.81 |
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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