How far is Bakersfield, CA from Arnold, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Arnold, CA is about 252.9 miles (407 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 05h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Madera County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Arnold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Arnold.
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Start on Truxtun Avenue
670 ft · 24 sec · Truxtun Avenue
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Continue on Truxtun Avenue
747 ft · 27 sec · Truxtun Avenue
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Turn right onto Chester Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Chester Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Golden State Road
591 ft · 12 sec · Golden State Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Golden State Road
130 m · 9 sec · Golden State Road
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Take the ramp straight
120 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · Golden State Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
22 mi · 25 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 140 West, CA 59 North
3271 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto V Street
998 ft · 24 sec · V Street
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Turn left onto West 16th Street
1917 ft · 33 sec · West 16th Street
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Turn right onto Snelling Highway
17.7 mi · 26 min · Snelling Highway
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Continue on La Grange Road
118 m · 7 sec · La Grange Road
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Continue on Merced Falls Road
2230 ft · 40 sec · Merced Falls Road
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Turn left onto La Grange Road
26.1 mi · 39 min · La Grange Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Rawhide Road
4 mi · 7 min · Rawhide Road
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Turn slight left
30 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 16 min
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Turn sharp right onto Vallecito Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Vallecito Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
18.8 mi · 28 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 4
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Arnold.
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 Highway
Continue on Golden State Highway
111 mi · 02h 00m
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 Clear near Arnold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Arnold?
The road trip is about 252.9 miles (407 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Parksdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.5 miles from Bakersfield and 126.4 miles from Arnold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 6:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.46 one way or $102.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bakersfield and Clear near Arnold.
Stop Ideas Near Parksdale
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 Parksdale.
Madera
Fresno station
Merced station
Mariposa, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Arnold. Straight-line distance: 212.33 mi (341.71 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 Arnold
Arnold is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2554700, -120.3510300 |
| Altitude | 1219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arnold (-120.35103, 38.25547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $51.46 | $102.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $54.11 | $108.22 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $55.69 | $111.38 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $67.50 | $135.00 |
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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