How far is Bakersfield, CA from Dollar Point, CA?

The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Dollar Point, CA is about 389.8 miles (627.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
389.79 mi
07h 30m
Flight
270.18 mi
434.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.18 mi
Kilometers
434.81 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
389.79 mi
Kilometers
627.31 km
Drive Time
07h 30m

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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 07h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dollar Point
Thu, Apr 23, 10:24 AM PDT
Return by in Bakersfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bakersfield
2026-04-23T02:53
Arrive Dollar Point
Thu, Apr 23, 10:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bakersfield
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Keyes
CA

City in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Bakersfield
194.9 mi
03h 45m
To Dollar Point
194.9 mi
03h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Dollar Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Dollar Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Truxtun Avenue

    670 ft · 24 sec · Truxtun Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Truxtun Avenue

    747 ft · 27 sec · Truxtun Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chester Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chester Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Golden State Road

    591 ft · 12 sec · Golden State Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Golden State Road

    130 m · 9 sec · Golden State Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    120 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Golden State Avenue

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  13. 13

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    44.7 mi · 52 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Capital City Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Capital City Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway

    78 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Donner Lake

    2253 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 89 South: South Lake Tahoe

    901 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    1 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    3.2 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Dollar Drive

    701 ft · 26 sec · Dollar Drive

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marlette Drive

    1604 ft · 55 sec · Marlette Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marlette Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Dollar Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Highway
113 mi · 29%
Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 22%
Alan S. Hart Freeway
82.2 mi · 21%
Old U.S. Route 99E
46 mi · 12%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 6%
CA 89 South
16.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+119.6 mi
270.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keyes
03h 45m from Bakersfield
Leave By
9:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Sunny near Dollar Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Dollar Point?

The road trip is about 389.8 miles (627.3 km) and usually takes 07h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Keyes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.9 miles from Bakersfield and 194.9 miles from Dollar Point.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $79.38 one way or $158.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Dollar Point.

Stop Ideas Near Keyes

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Keyes, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Keyes.

RAIL

Denair station

11 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Modesto station

12 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Manteca, CA

41 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway
RAIL

Tracy, CA

48 mi away
4800 Tracy Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Dollar Point. Straight-line distance: 270.18 mi (434.81 km).

Bakersfield

#1 Bakersfield

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area.

Population385,725
Coordinates35.3732900, -119.0187100
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Dollar Point

#2 Dollar Point

Census-designated place in Placer County, California

Population1,215
Coordinates39.1879600, -120.0999100
Altitude1976
CountryUnited States
Start: Bakersfield (-119.01871, 35.37329)
End: Dollar Point (-120.09991, 39.18796)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 627 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.76 gal
52.07 L · about $79.38
Round trip
$158.76
27.52 gal · 104.14 L
Estimated CO2
122.3 kg one way
Round trip: 244.6 kg / 539 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $79.38 $158.76
Mid-grade $6.07 $83.47 $166.94
Premium $6.24 $85.90 $171.81
Diesel $7.57 $104.12 $208.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bakersfield and Dollar Point. The current time is 02:53:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.