How far is Bakersfield, CA from Meiners Oaks, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Meiners Oaks, CA is about 113 miles (181.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kern County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Meiners Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Meiners Oaks.
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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 3 toward Enos Lane
99 m · 4 sec · Enos Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Enos Lane
5.9 mi · 9 min · Enos Lane
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Keep slight right to continue on Enos Lane
88 m · 6 sec · Enos Lane
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Turn straight onto Taft Highway
16.7 mi · 23 min · Taft Highway
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Continue on West Side Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on California Street
2112 ft · 56 sec · California Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Poso Street
596 ft · 11 sec · Poso Street
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Continue on West Side Highway
13.6 mi · 19 min · West Side Highway
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Turn slight left
56 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Turn right onto North Lomita Avenue
2255 ft · 49 sec · North Lomita Avenue
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Turn right onto Mesa Drive
578 ft · 31 sec · Mesa Drive
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Turn left onto South Padre Juan Avenue
35 m · 5 sec · South Padre Juan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Padre Juan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Meiners Oaks.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
56 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Sunny near Meiners Oaks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Meiners Oaks?
The road trip is about 113 miles (181.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Maricopa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Bakersfield and 56.5 miles from Meiners Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.02 one way or $46.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Meiners Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Maricopa
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 Maricopa.
Bakersfield
Wasco station
Carpinteria station
Santa Barbara
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Meiners Oaks. Straight-line distance: 65.69 mi (105.71 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 Meiners Oaks
Census-designated place in Ventura County, California
| Population | 3,571 |
| Coordinates | 34.4469400, -119.2792800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meiners Oaks (-119.27928, 34.44694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $23.02 | $46.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $24.20 | $48.41 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $24.91 | $49.82 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $30.19 | $60.38 |
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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