How far is Bakersfield, CA from Lompico, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Lompico, CA is about 254.4 miles (409.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.
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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 Lompico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Lompico.
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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 2 toward Stockdale Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Stockdale Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Stockdale Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 5 North
2621 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
149.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1205 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · South Valley Freeway
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Continue on El Camino Real
2.3 mi · 3 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 129 West: Watsonville, Santa Cruz
1435 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Chittenden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Chittenden Road
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Continue on Riverside Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · Riverside Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverside Road
44 m · 2 sec · Riverside Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Riverside Road
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Turn right onto Blackburn Street
2243 ft · 1 min · Blackburn Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lake Avenue
2844 ft · 55 sec · East Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1560 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
1260 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
14.5 mi · 17 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Santa Cruz Highway
1426 ft · 35 sec · Santa Cruz Highway
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Take the exit right
55 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Ocean Street
1622 ft · 40 sec · Ocean Street
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Turn straight onto Graham Hill Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Graham Hill Road
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Turn right onto East Zayante Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Zayante Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Lompico Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Lompico Road
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Turn left onto West Drive
19 m · 3 sec · West Drive
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Continue on West Drive
659 ft · 29 sec · West Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Lompico.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
150 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Sunny near Lompico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Lompico?
The road trip is about 254.4 miles (409.4 km) and usually takes 05h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.2 miles from Bakersfield and 127.2 miles from Lompico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.81 one way or $103.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Lompico.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
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 Mendota.
Madera
Fresno station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Merced station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Lompico. Straight-line distance: 207.13 mi (333.35 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 Lompico
Lompico is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.1055000, -122.0527400 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lompico (-122.05274, 37.1055)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $51.81 | $103.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $54.47 | $108.95 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $56.06 | $112.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $67.95 | $135.90 |
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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