How far is Bakersfield, CA from Placerville, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Placerville, CA is about 306.8 miles (493.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
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.
City in Merced County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Placerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Placerville.
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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
111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Continue on Golden State Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway
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Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E
1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E
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Keep slight left
30.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grant Line Road
1770 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Grant Line Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Grant Line Road
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Turn left onto Bradshaw Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bradshaw Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bradshaw Road
28 m · 2 sec · Bradshaw Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bradshaw Road
8.7 mi · 12 min · Bradshaw Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 50 East: South Lake Tahoe
1851 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
32.9 mi · 38 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Turn right onto Bedford Avenue
79 m · 15 sec · Bedford Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
56 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Placerville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Golden State Highway
Continue on Golden State Highway
111 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Chance Light Rain near Placerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Placerville?
The road trip is about 306.8 miles (493.7 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Le Grand is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.4 miles from Bakersfield and 153.4 miles from Placerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 5:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.48 one way or $124.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Chance Light Rain near Placerville.
Stop Ideas Near Le Grand
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 Le Grand.
Merced station
Madera
Mariposa, CA
Mariposa, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Placerville. Straight-line distance: 251.8 mi (405.23 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 Placerville
City in California
| Population | 11,077 |
| Coordinates | 38.7296300, -120.7985500 |
| Altitude | 569 |
| Country | United States |
End: Placerville (-120.79855, 38.72963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 494 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $62.48 | $124.96 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $65.69 | $131.39 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $67.61 | $135.22 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $81.95 | $163.90 |
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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