How far is Bakersfield, CA from Portola, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Portola, CA is about 422 miles (679.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 316.7 miles (509.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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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 Portola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Portola.
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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
44.7 mi · 52 min
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Capital City Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway
78 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Donner Lake
2253 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Truckee
1435 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Truckee Way
1091 ft · 21 sec · Truckee Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Truckee Way
34 m · 2 sec · Truckee Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Truckee Way
789 ft · 16 sec · Truckee Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
82 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1488 ft · 24 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
22.5 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
4 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Westside Road
6.8 mi · 8 min · Westside Road
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Continue on Beckwourth Calpine Road
8.6 mi · 10 min · Beckwourth Calpine Road
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Turn left onto Feather River Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Feather River Highway
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Continue on East Sierra Avenue
2774 ft · 1 min · East Sierra Avenue
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Portola.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bakersfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Portola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Portola?
The road trip is about 422 miles (679.2 km) and usually takes 08h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ripon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.1 miles from Bakersfield and 211 miles from Portola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 316.7 miles (509.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $85.90 one way or $171.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Portola.
Stop Ideas Near Ripon
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 Ripon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Portola. Straight-line distance: 316.68 mi (509.65 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 Portola
City in Plumas County, California, United States
| Population | 1,913 |
| Coordinates | 39.8104600, -120.4691000 |
| Altitude | 1480 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portola (-120.4691, 39.81046)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 679 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 15m |
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 | $85.90 | $171.80 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $90.32 | $180.65 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $92.96 | $185.92 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $112.67 | $225.35 |
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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