How far is Bakersfield, CA from Mountain View Acres, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Mountain View Acres, CA is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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 40m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Mountain View Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Mountain View Acres.
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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 · 49 sec · L Street
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Turn left onto California Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · California Avenue
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Union Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 58 East: Mojave
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
53.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
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Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
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Continue on Mojave-Barstow Highway
26.9 mi · 30 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway
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Continue on Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395: Bishop, San Bernardino
1715 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Mojave Drive
3 mi · 4 min · Mojave Drive
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Turn right onto El Evado Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · El Evado Road
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Turn right onto Maricopa Road
657 ft · 29 sec · Maricopa Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maricopa Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Mountain View Acres.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
Merge slight left onto Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
53.5 mi · 01h 02m
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 Mountain View Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Mountain View Acres?
The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Mojave is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Bakersfield and 67.6 miles from Mountain View Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.52 one way or $55.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Mostly Sunny near Mountain View Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Mojave
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 Mojave.
Mojave, California
Tehachapi, California
Lancaster, California
Palmdale (Amtrak Thruway), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Mountain View Acres. Straight-line distance: 112.31 mi (180.75 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 Mountain View Acres
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California
| Population | 3,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.4966600, -117.3489400 |
| Altitude | 937 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain View Acres (-117.34894, 34.49666)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $27.52 | $55.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $28.93 | $57.87 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $29.78 | $59.56 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $36.09 | $72.19 |
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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