How far is Bakersfield, CA from Blackhawk, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Blackhawk, CA is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233 miles (374.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Blackhawk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Blackhawk.
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Start on Truxtun Avenue
670 ft · 24 sec · Truxtun Avenue
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Continue on Truxtun Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Truxtun Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward CA 58: Westside Parkway West
2888 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Westside Parkway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Westside Parkway
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Continue on Stockdale Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockdale Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Stockdale Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Stockdale Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 5 North
2621 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
192.7 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
15.9 mi · 17 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
15.6 mi · 18 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fallon Road, El Charro Road
1555 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Fallon Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Fallon Road
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Continue on Tassajara Road
2692 ft · 56 sec · Tassajara Road
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Continue on Camino Tassajara
4.9 mi · 8 min · Camino Tassajara
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Turn right onto Blackhawk Drive
1.9 mi · 5 min · Blackhawk Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Eagle Nest Place
15 m · 5 sec · Eagle Nest Place
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Exit the roundabout onto Eagle Nest Place
554 ft · 24 sec · Eagle Nest Place
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Turn left onto Eagle Ridge Drive
2190 ft · 2 min · Eagle Ridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eagle Ridge Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Blackhawk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
193 mi · 03h 27m
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 Sunny near Blackhawk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Blackhawk?
The road trip is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.4 miles from Bakersfield and 127.5 miles from Blackhawk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233 miles (374.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 7:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.35 one way or $112.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Blackhawk.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
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 Mendota.
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Fresno station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Merced station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Blackhawk. Straight-line distance: 232.95 mi (374.9 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 Blackhawk
Situated in the foothills of Mount Diablo in Contra Costa County at an elevation of 997 feet, this unincorporated community is part of the San Francisco Bay Area's East Bay region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.8207600, -121.9077400 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blackhawk (-121.90774, 37.82076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $6.26 | $56.35 | $112.70 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $58.49 | $116.98 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $60.20 | $120.40 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $75.72 | $151.43 |
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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