How far is Bakersfield, CA from Delhi, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Delhi, CA is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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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 Delhi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Delhi.
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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
111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
40 mi · 47 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward South Avenue
1818 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto South Avenue
1063 ft · 25 sec · South Avenue
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Turn right onto Stephens Street
2799 ft · 55 sec · Stephens Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stephens Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Delhi.
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
111 mi · 02h 00m
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 Delhi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Delhi?
The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Bakersfield and 91.5 miles from Delhi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 10:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.38 one way or $80.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Delhi.
Stop Ideas Near Selma
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 Selma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Delhi. Straight-line distance: 172.66 mi (277.87 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 Delhi
Situated in Merced County at an elevation of 118 feet, this unincorporated community lies within central California's San Joaquin Valley along State Route 99.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.4321600, -120.7785400 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delhi (-120.77854, 37.43216)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $6.26 | $40.38 | $80.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $41.92 | $83.84 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $43.14 | $86.29 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $54.26 | $108.53 |
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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