How far is Bakersfield, CA from Big Pine, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Big Pine, CA is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Big Pine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Big Pine.
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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
53.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 14: Bishop, Mojave
2375 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right onto Aerospace Highway
17.1 mi · 20 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Midland Trail
22 mi · 25 min · Midland Trail
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Continue on Aerospace Highway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Aerospace Highway
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Merge slight right onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15 mi · 18 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Edwards Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Edwards Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
26 mi · 31 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Big Pine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
56.1 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Sunny near Big Pine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Big Pine?
The road trip is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Indian Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.7 miles from Bakersfield and 105.5 miles from Big Pine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.9 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 8:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.98 one way or $85.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Big Pine.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Wells
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 Indian Wells.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Big Pine. Straight-line distance: 130.28 mi (209.67 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 Big Pine
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California
| Population | 1,756 |
| Coordinates | 37.1649300, -118.2895500 |
| Altitude | 1216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Pine (-118.28955, 37.16493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $42.98 | $85.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $45.19 | $90.38 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $46.51 | $93.02 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $56.37 | $112.75 |
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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