How far is Bakersfield, CA from Auberry, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Auberry, CA is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
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.
The most populous city in Tulare County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Auberry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Auberry.
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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
78.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Road 12, 18th Avenue
1754 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Road 12
592 ft · 12 sec · Road 12
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Continue on 18th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · 18th Avenue
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Continue on South Mendocino Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Mendocino Avenue
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Turn left onto East Mountain View Avenue
2579 ft · 46 sec · East Mountain View Avenue
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Turn right onto South Academy Avenue
22.6 mi · 33 min · South Academy Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tollhouse Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · Tollhouse Road
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Continue on Millerton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Millerton Road
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Continue on Morgan Canyon Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Morgan Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Auberry Road
37 m · 2 sec · Auberry Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Auberry Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Auberry Road
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Continue on Auberry Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Auberry Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Auberry Road
110 m · 10 sec · Auberry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Auberry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Auberry.
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
78.7 mi · 01h 24m
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 Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auberry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Auberry?
The road trip is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Tulare is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Bakersfield and 65.7 miles from Auberry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 1:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.83 one way or $53.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bakersfield and Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auberry.
Stop Ideas Near Tulare
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 Tulare.
Visalia, California
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Corcoran station
Hanford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Auberry. Straight-line distance: 120.81 mi (194.42 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 Auberry
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
| Population | 2,369 |
| Coordinates | 37.0807800, -119.4854100 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
End: Auberry (-119.48541, 37.08078)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $26.83 | $53.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $28.21 | $56.41 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $29.03 | $58.06 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $35.19 | $70.37 |
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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