How far is Bakersfield, CA from Minkler, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Minkler, CA is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Minkler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Minkler.
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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
76.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 384
798 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Diagonal 24
50 m · 6 sec · Diagonal 24
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Turn right onto Diagonal 27
1072 ft · 22 sec · Diagonal 27
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Continue on Avenue 384
2.7 mi · 4 min · Avenue 384
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Turn left onto Road 48
6 mi · 8 min · Road 48
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Continue on East Floral Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · East Floral Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Frankwood Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Frankwood Avenue
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Continue on I Street
1.3 km · 1 min · I Street
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Turn right onto North Reed Avenue
78 m · 7 sec · North Reed Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Reed Avenue
41 m · 4 sec · North Reed Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Reed Avenue
8.4 mi · 13 min · North Reed Avenue
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Turn left onto East Lone Oak Avenue
845 ft · 17 sec · East Lone Oak Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lone Oak Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Minkler.
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
76.8 mi · 01h 22m
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 Mostly Sunny near Minkler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Minkler?
The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 53 miles from Bakersfield and 52.9 miles from Minkler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 2:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.58 one way or $43.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Minkler.
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 Minkler. Straight-line distance: 96.49 mi (155.28 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 Minkler
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California
| Population | 1,003 |
| Coordinates | 36.7238400, -119.4581800 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minkler (-119.45818, 36.72384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $21.58 | $43.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $22.69 | $45.37 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $23.35 | $46.70 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $28.30 | $56.60 |
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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