How far is Bakersfield, CA from Los Osos, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Los Osos, CA is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 San Luis Obispo County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Los Osos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Los Osos.
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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
24.8 mi · 27 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 46: Lost Hills, Paso Robles
1799 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Paso Robles Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Paso Robles Highway
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Continue straight
1539 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paso Robles Highway
29.7 mi · 35 min · Paso Robles Highway
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Continue on Antelope Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Antelope Road
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Keep slight right
24.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit left toward US 101
940 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
12 mi · 14 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41: Morro Bay
878 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto CA 41
2.6 mi · 4 min · CA 41
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 466
13.3 mi · 20 min · Old U.S. Route 466
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Take the ramp left
1220 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cabrillo Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Cabrillo Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Bay Boulevard
1049 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto South Bay Boulevard
4 mi · 8 min · South Bay Boulevard
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Turn right onto Los Osos Valley Road
2374 ft · 1 min · Los Osos Valley Road
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Continue on Los Osos Valley Road
83 m · 14 sec · Los Osos Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Los Osos Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Los Osos.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Paso Robles Highway
Merge slight left onto Paso Robles Highway
29.7 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Sunny near Los Osos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Los Osos?
The road trip is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Shandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Bakersfield and 71.5 miles from Los Osos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.56 one way or $63.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Los Osos.
Stop Ideas Near Shandon
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 Shandon.
Paso Robles station
Atascadero, California
San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), California
San Luis Obispo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Los Osos. Straight-line distance: 102.31 mi (164.65 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 Los Osos
Located along California's Central Coast in San Luis Obispo County at an elevation of 131 feet, this community is positioned on the southern shore of the Morro Bay estuary.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3110900, -120.8324000 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Los Osos (-120.8324, 35.31109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $31.56 | $63.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $32.75 | $65.51 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $33.71 | $67.43 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $42.40 | $84.80 |
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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