How far is Bakersfield, CA from Mariposa, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Mariposa, CA is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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 Mariposa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Mariposa.
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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
98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 41 North: Yosemite
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Yosemite Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Yosemite Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Continue on Southern Yosemite Highway
35.5 mi · 49 min · Southern Yosemite Highway
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Turn left
20.9 mi · 32 min
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Turn straight
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto 6th Street
65 m · 9 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Mariposa.
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
98.2 mi · 01h 45m
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 Mariposa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Mariposa?
The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Kingsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Bakersfield and 90.1 miles from Mariposa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 9:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.75 one way or $73.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Mariposa.
Stop Ideas Near Kingsburg
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 Kingsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Mariposa. Straight-line distance: 155.12 mi (249.64 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 Mariposa
Census-designated place in and the county seat of Mariposa County, California
| Population | 1,373 |
| Coordinates | 37.4849400, -119.9662800 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mariposa (-119.96628, 37.48494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $36.75 | $73.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $38.64 | $77.28 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $39.77 | $79.54 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $48.20 | $96.40 |
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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