How far is Bakersfield, CA from Arvin, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Arvin, CA is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Arvin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Arvin.
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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 · 49 sec · L Street
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Turn left onto California Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · California Avenue
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Union Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 58 East: Mojave
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Comanche Drive, Arvin
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto South Comanche Drive
8.4 mi · 14 min · South Comanche Drive
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Turn left onto Varsity Avenue
1207 ft · 24 sec · Varsity Avenue
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Continue on Varsity Road
1474 ft · 31 sec · Varsity Road
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Turn right onto Campus Drive
2625 ft · 54 sec · Campus Drive
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Turn left onto Bear Mountain Boulevard
1661 ft · 56 sec · Bear Mountain Boulevard
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Continue on Bear Mountain Boulevard
155 m · 23 sec · Bear Mountain Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bear Mountain Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Arvin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
8.91 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain Likely leaving Bakersfield and Light Rain Likely near Arvin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Arvin?
The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lamont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Bakersfield and 10.7 miles from Arvin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bakersfield and Light Rain Likely near Arvin.
Stop Ideas Near Lamont
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 Lamont.
Bakersfield
Tehachapi, California
Wasco station
Mojave, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Arvin. Straight-line distance: 15.62 mi (25.13 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 Arvin
City in Kern County, California, United States
| Population | 21,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.2091300, -118.8284300 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arvin (-118.82843, 35.20913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.74 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
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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