How far is Bakersfield, CA from Greenacres, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Greenacres, CA is about 6.2 miles (10 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Greenacres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Greenacres.
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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
2767 ft · 1 min · Chester Avenue
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Turn left onto 24th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 24th Street
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Continue on Rosedale Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Rosedale Highway
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Turn left onto Calloway Drive
636 ft · 29 sec · Calloway Drive
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Continue on Calloway Drive
150 m · 10 sec · Calloway Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Calloway Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Greenacres.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Rosedale Highway
Continue on Rosedale Highway
4.05 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Sunny near Greenacres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Greenacres?
The road trip is about 6.2 miles (10 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oildale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Bakersfield and 3.1 miles from Greenacres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Greenacres.
Stop Ideas Near Oildale
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 Oildale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Greenacres. Straight-line distance: 5.18 mi (8.34 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 Greenacres
Located in the San Joaquin Valley within Kern County, this census-designated place sits at an elevation of approximately 381 feet immediately west of Bakersfield.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3832900, -119.1098300 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenacres (-119.10983, 35.38329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
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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