How far is Bakersfield, CA from Nipomo, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Nipomo, CA is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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 37m.
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 Nipomo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Nipomo.
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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
75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · West Side Highway
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Take the exit right
1345 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
3.6 mi · 4 min · El Camino Real
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Take the exit slight right toward Teft Street
958 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto West Tefft Street
3252 ft · 1 min · West Tefft Street
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Turn right onto South Thompson Avenue
14 m · 1 sec · South Thompson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Thompson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Nipomo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Side Highway
Continue on West Side Highway
75.7 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Clear leaving Bakersfield and Patchy Fog near Nipomo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Nipomo?
The road trip is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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 61.6 miles from Bakersfield and 61.6 miles from Nipomo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 1:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.10 one way or $50.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Bakersfield and Patchy Fog near Nipomo.
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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Nipomo. Straight-line distance: 85.38 mi (137.41 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 Nipomo
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California
| Population | 16,714 |
| Coordinates | 35.0427500, -120.4760000 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nipomo (-120.476, 35.04275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $25.10 | $50.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $26.39 | $52.77 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $27.16 | $54.31 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $32.92 | $65.83 |
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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