How far is Bakersfield, CA from Canyon Country, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Canyon Country, CA is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Canyon Country.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Canyon Country.
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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 · 51 sec · L Street
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Turn right onto California Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · California Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
24.7 mi · 27 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
48.7 mi · 56 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road
1828 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
717 ft · 15 sec · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
783 ft · 15 sec · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Newhall Ranch Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Newhall Ranch Road
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Continue on Golden Valley Road
1408 ft · 24 sec · Golden Valley Road
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Turn right onto Valley Center Drive
1680 ft · 40 sec · Valley Center Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Soledad Canyon Road
2 mi · 3 min · Soledad Canyon Road
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Turn left onto Whites Canyon Road
2846 ft · 1 min · Whites Canyon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whites Canyon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Canyon Country.
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 Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
48.7 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Sunny near Canyon Country.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Canyon Country?
The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Lebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Bakersfield and 42.6 miles from Canyon Country.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.85 one way or $37.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Canyon Country.
Stop Ideas Near Lebec
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 Lebec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Canyon Country. Straight-line distance: 72.58 mi (116.8 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 Canyon Country
Situated at an elevation of 1342 feet in northern Los Angeles County, this community lies along the upper Santa Clara River within the Santa Clarita Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4233300, -118.4720300 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canyon Country (-118.47203, 34.42333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $18.85 | $37.69 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $19.56 | $39.12 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $20.13 | $40.27 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $25.32 | $50.65 |
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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