How far is Bakersfield, CA from Laton, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Laton, CA is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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 51m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Laton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Laton.
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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
5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway
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Continue on Golden State Highway
63.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 198 West: Hanford, Lemoore
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on CA 198 West: Hanford, Lemoore
1903 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight right
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 43: Selma, Corcoran
1716 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Central Valley Highway
715 ft · 12 sec · Central Valley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Central Valley Highway
31 m · 2 sec · Central Valley Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Valley Highway
8.5 mi · 13 min · Central Valley Highway
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Turn left onto Cairo Avenue
1496 ft · 30 sec · Cairo Avenue
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Continue on East Riverdale Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Riverdale Avenue
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Continue on De Woody Street
1.5 km · 2 min · De Woody Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Fowler Avenue
147 m · 10 sec · South Fowler Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Fowler Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Laton.
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 Highway
Continue on Golden State Highway
63.6 mi · 01h 08m
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 Laton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Laton?
The road trip is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Pixley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Bakersfield and 47.5 miles from Laton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Laton.
Stop Ideas Near Pixley
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 Pixley.
Corcoran station
Visalia, California
Wasco station
Goshen Junction, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Laton. Straight-line distance: 82.23 mi (132.34 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 Laton
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
| Population | 1,824 |
| Coordinates | 36.4332800, -119.6868000 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laton (-119.6868, 36.43328)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $19.38 | $38.77 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $20.38 | $40.76 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $20.98 | $41.95 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $25.43 | $50.85 |
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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