How far is Bakersfield, CA from Littlerock, CA?

The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Littlerock, CA is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.34 mi
02h 07m
Flight
83.08 mi
133.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.08 mi
Kilometers
133.71 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.34 mi
Kilometers
169.53 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Littlerock
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM PDT
Return by in Bakersfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bakersfield
2026-04-23T03:43
Arrive Littlerock
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bakersfield
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mojave
CA

Desert in southwestern United States

From Bakersfield
52.7 mi
01h 03m
To Littlerock
52.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Littlerock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Littlerock.

  1. 1

    Start on Truxtun Avenue

    670 ft · 20 sec · Truxtun Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto L Street

    1710 ft · 49 sec · L Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto California Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · California Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Union Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Union Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 58 East: Mojave

    1111 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

    53.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Mojave

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Aerospace Highway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Aerospace Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Antelope Valley Freeway

    13.7 mi · 15 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 138 East: Palmdale Boulevard

    1056 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 138 East: Palmdale Boulevard

    59 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Palmdale Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Palmdale Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    125 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Sierra Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sierra Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Avenue S

    3.9 mi · 6 min · East Avenue S

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 47th Street East

    1595 ft · 27 sec · 47th Street East

  18. 18

    Continue on Fort Tejon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Tejon Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pearblossom Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Pearblossom Highway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pearblossom Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Littlerock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
53.5 mi · 51%
Aerospace Highway
15.7 mi · 15%
Antelope Valley Freeway
13.7 mi · 13%
Mojave
8.41 mi · 8%
East Avenue S
3.93 mi · 4%
Pearblossom Highway
3.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway

53.5 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mojave
01h 03m from Bakersfield
Leave By
2:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Sunny near Littlerock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Littlerock?

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Mojave is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from Bakersfield and 52.7 miles from Littlerock.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 2:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Littlerock.

Stop Ideas Near Mojave

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mojave, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mojave.

BUS

Mojave, California

15900 Sierra Highway
BUS

Tehachapi, California

27 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Lancaster, California

40 mi away
44812 Sierra Highway
BUS

Palmdale (Amtrak Thruway), California

53 mi away
39000 Clock Tower Plaza Drive - Bus Bay 2E

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Littlerock. Straight-line distance: 83.08 mi (133.71 km).

Bakersfield

#1 Bakersfield

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area.

Population385,725
Coordinates35.3732900, -119.0187100
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Littlerock

#2 Littlerock

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

Population1,377
Coordinates34.5211000, -117.9836800
Altitude881
CountryUnited States
Start: Bakersfield (-119.01871, 35.37329)
End: Littlerock (-117.98368, 34.5211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.07 L · about $21.46
Round trip
$42.92
7.44 gal · 28.14 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $21.46 $42.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $22.57 $45.13
Premium $6.24 $23.22 $46.45
Diesel $7.57 $28.15 $56.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bakersfield and Littlerock. The current time is 03:43:48.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.