How far is Bakersfield, CA from Hights Corner, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Hights Corner, CA is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 Hights Corner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Hights Corner.
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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
2.9 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Standard Road, Merle Haggard Drive
1265 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto 7th Standard Road
7 mi · 9 min · 7th Standard Road
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Turn right onto Galpin Street
1364 ft · 30 sec · Galpin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Santa Fe Way
602 ft · 15 sec · Santa Fe Way
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Turn right onto Loraine Lane
62 m · 9 sec · Loraine Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Loraine Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Hights Corner.
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.
7th Standard Road
Turn left onto 7th Standard Road
6.97 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Hights Corner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Hights Corner?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 7 miles from Bakersfield and 7 miles from Hights Corner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Hights Corner.
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 Hights Corner. Straight-line distance: 11.41 mi (18.37 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 Hights Corner
Hights Corner is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.4432900, -119.2023300 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hights Corner (-119.20233, 35.44329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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