How far is Bakersfield, CA from Fairmead, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Fairmead, CA is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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.
The fifth most populous city in Tulare County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Fairmead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Fairmead.
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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
19.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Road 20, Avenue 21½
1953 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Road 20
1334 ft · 44 sec · Road 20
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Turn left onto Avenue 22
1312 ft · 40 sec · Avenue 22
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Turn right onto Fairmead Boulevard
2305 ft · 1 min · Fairmead Boulevard
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Turn right onto Fairmead Circle
671 ft · 32 sec · Fairmead Circle
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Turn right onto Sinclair Drive
579 ft · 27 sec · Sinclair Drive
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Turn right onto Avenue 22 1/2
18 m · 2 sec · Avenue 22 1/2
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue 22 1/2
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Fairmead.
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 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 Fairmead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Fairmead?
The road trip is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Visalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from Bakersfield and 70.6 miles from Fairmead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 1:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.24 one way or $62.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Fairmead.
Stop Ideas Near Visalia
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 Visalia.
Visalia, California
Goshen Junction, California
Hanford station
Corcoran station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Fairmead. Straight-line distance: 134.64 mi (216.69 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 Fairmead
Situated in the flat agricultural landscape of the San Joaquin Valley at an elevation of 253 feet, this census-designated place lies in Madera County along Highway 99.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0763300, -120.1929500 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairmead (-120.19295, 37.07633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $31.24 | $62.48 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $32.43 | $64.86 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $33.38 | $66.76 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $41.98 | $83.96 |
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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