How far is Bakersfield, CA from Frazier Park, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Frazier Park, CA is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kern County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Frazier Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Frazier Park.
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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
15.6 mi · 18 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Frazier Mountain Park Road
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Frazier Mountain Park Road
3 mi · 4 min · Frazier Mountain Park Road
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Turn right onto Mount Pinos Way
1 km · 2 min · Mount Pinos Way
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Turn right onto Canada Trail
30 m · 4 sec · Canada Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canada Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Frazier Park.
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
Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
24.7 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Frazier Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Frazier Park?
The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Arvin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Bakersfield and 23.1 miles from Frazier Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.40 one way or $18.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Frazier Park.
Stop Ideas Near Arvin
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 Arvin.
Bakersfield
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Wasco station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Frazier Park. Straight-line distance: 38.26 mi (61.58 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 Frazier Park
Unincorporated community in California, United States
| Population | 2,691 |
| Coordinates | 34.8227600, -118.9448200 |
| Altitude | 1414 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frazier Park (-118.94482, 34.82276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $5.77 | $9.40 | $18.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.18 | $20.35 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
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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