How far is Bakersfield, CA from Mission Canyon, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Mission Canyon, CA is about 149.8 miles (241 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Mission Canyon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Mission Canyon.
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Start on Truxtun Avenue
670 ft · 20 sec · Truxtun Avenue
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Turn right onto L Street
1710 ft · 51 sec · L Street
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Turn right onto California Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · California Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 South
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
24.7 mi · 27 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
48.7 mi · 56 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road
1828 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Turn straight onto Henry Mayo Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · Henry Mayo Drive
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Continue on East Telegraph Road
12.7 mi · 16 min · East Telegraph Road
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Continue on Ventura Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ventura Street
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Continue on West Telegraph Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Telegraph Road
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Continue on Santa Paula Freeway
13.6 mi · 16 min · Santa Paula Freeway
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Continue on Ventura Freeway
18 mi · 21 min · Ventura Freeway
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Continue on El Camino Real
10.6 mi · 12 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Salinas Street
660 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on South Salinas Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Salinas Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Alameda Padre Serra
23 m · 2 sec · Alameda Padre Serra
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Exit the roundabout onto Alameda Padre Serra
2.3 mi · 6 min · Alameda Padre Serra
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Continue on East Los Olivos Street
121 m · 16 sec · East Los Olivos Street
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Continue on Mission Canyon Road
2366 ft · 1 min · Mission Canyon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Foothill Road
845 ft · 23 sec · Foothill Road
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Turn slight left onto Mission Canyon Road
1285 ft · 56 sec · Mission Canyon Road
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Continue on Tunnel Road
1343 ft · 59 sec · Tunnel Road
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Turn slight left onto Montrose Place
82 m · 15 sec · Montrose Place
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Turn left onto Williams Way
888 ft · 40 sec · Williams Way
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Turn left onto Cheltenham Road
94 m · 21 sec · Cheltenham Road
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Turn left onto Dorking Place
80 m · 12 sec · Dorking Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dorking Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Mission Canyon.
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 Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
48.7 mi · 00h 56m
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 Mission Canyon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Mission Canyon?
The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Val Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Bakersfield and 74.9 miles from Mission Canyon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.9 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 10:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.46 one way or $60.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Mission Canyon.
Stop Ideas Near Val Verde
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 Val Verde.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Mission Canyon. Straight-line distance: 74.89 mi (120.53 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 Mission Canyon
Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California
| Population | 2,381 |
| Coordinates | 34.4508300, -119.7129100 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mission Canyon (-119.71291, 34.45083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $30.46 | $60.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $32.03 | $64.06 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $32.96 | $65.93 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $39.95 | $79.91 |
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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