How far is Bakersfield, CA from Ivanhoe, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Ivanhoe, CA is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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 01h 36m.
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.
Census designated place in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Ivanhoe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Ivanhoe.
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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
2.4 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 65: Porterville, Sequoia National Park
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Porterville Highway
56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Porterville Highway
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Turn right onto Road 196
4.4 mi · 5 min · Road 196
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Continue on South Kaweah Avenue
3.5 mi · 4 min · South Kaweah Avenue
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Turn left onto Avenue 296
3.9 mi · 5 min · Avenue 296
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Take the exit slight right toward County Road 164, Farmersville Road
1149 ft · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue 296
982 ft · 19 sec · Avenue 296
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Continue on Mineral King Avenue
2704 ft · 56 sec · Mineral King Avenue
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Turn right onto Road 158
1.5 mi · 3 min · Road 158
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Turn right onto Ivanhoe Drive
1289 ft · 20 sec · Ivanhoe Drive
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Continue on Road 160
2.4 mi · 3 min · Road 160
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Continue on Depot Drive
1014 ft · 46 sec · Depot Drive
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Turn right onto Road 159
6 m · 1 sec · Road 159
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Road 159
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Ivanhoe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Porterville Highway
Continue on Porterville Highway
56.1 mi · 01h 05m
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 Ivanhoe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Ivanhoe?
The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Terra Bella is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.9 miles from Bakersfield and 39.8 miles from Ivanhoe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.21 one way or $32.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Ivanhoe.
Stop Ideas Near Terra Bella
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 Terra Bella.
Visalia, California
Corcoran station
Wasco station
Goshen Junction, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Ivanhoe. Straight-line distance: 70.94 mi (114.16 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 Ivanhoe
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California
| Population | 4,495 |
| Coordinates | 36.3871700, -119.2178900 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ivanhoe (-119.21789, 36.38717)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $16.21 | $32.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $17.05 | $34.09 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $17.54 | $35.09 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $21.26 | $42.53 |
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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