How far is Bakersfield, CA from Guadalupe, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Guadalupe, CA is about 130.5 miles (210 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kern County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Guadalupe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Guadalupe.
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Start on Truxtun Avenue
670 ft · 24 sec · Truxtun Avenue
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Continue on Truxtun Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Truxtun Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward CA 58: Westside Parkway West
2888 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Westside Parkway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Westside Parkway
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Continue on Stockdale Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Enos Lane
99 m · 4 sec · Enos Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Enos Lane
5.9 mi · 9 min · Enos Lane
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Keep slight right to continue on Enos Lane
88 m · 5 sec · Enos Lane
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Turn straight onto Taft Highway
16.7 mi · 23 min · Taft Highway
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Continue on West Side Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on California Street
2112 ft · 54 sec · California Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Poso Street
596 ft · 11 sec · Poso Street
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Continue on West Side Highway
67 mi · 1 hr 19 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on Cuyama Highway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Cuyama Highway
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Take the exit left
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
1 km · 45 sec · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 135 South
1612 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto North Broadway
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto West Main Street
7.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Guadalupe Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Guadalupe Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
37 m · 5 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Guadalupe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Side Highway
Continue on West Side Highway
67 mi · 01h 19m
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 Guadalupe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Guadalupe?
The road trip is about 130.5 miles (210 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Maricopa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Bakersfield and 65.3 miles from Guadalupe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92 miles (148.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 12:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.54 one way or $53.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Guadalupe.
Stop Ideas Near Maricopa
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 Maricopa.
Bakersfield
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Guadalupe. Straight-line distance: 92 mi (148.06 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 Guadalupe
City in Santa Barbara County, California
| Population | 8,140 |
| Coordinates | 34.9716400, -120.5718400 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guadalupe (-120.57184, 34.97164)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $26.54 | $53.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $27.90 | $55.81 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $28.72 | $57.44 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $34.81 | $69.62 |
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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