How far is Bakersfield, CA from London, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to London, CA is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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 39m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and London.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and London.
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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
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Merritt Drive
848 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Merritt Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Merritt Drive
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Continue on Avenue 368
2.1 mi · 4 min · Avenue 368
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Turn left onto Road 60
1 mi · 2 min · Road 60
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Turn left onto Avenue 376
874 ft · 26 sec · Avenue 376
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Turn right onto Kate Road
711 ft · 37 sec · Kate Road
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Turn left onto Avenue 377
132 m · 21 sec · Avenue 377
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Turn right onto Road 58
73 m · 10 sec · Road 58
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Road 58
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and London.
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
73.7 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Sunny near London.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to London?
The road trip is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 43.4 miles from Bakersfield and 43.4 miles from London.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 3:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near London.
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 London. Straight-line distance: 79.81 mi (128.44 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 London
Situated in the fertile San Joaquin Valley within Tulare County, this census-designated place rests at an elevation of approximately 300 feet near the Kings River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.4760600, -119.4431800 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: London (-119.44318, 36.47606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $6.26 | $19.16 | $38.32 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $19.89 | $39.77 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $20.47 | $40.94 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $25.74 | $51.49 |
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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