How far is Bakersfield, CA from Quail Valley, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Quail Valley, CA is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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 43m.
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Halfway Point
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City in California, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Quail Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Quail Valley.
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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
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Golden State Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210 East: Pasadena
1347 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Foothill Freeway
24.4 mi · 28 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Foothill Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway
2476 ft · 33 sec · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 57 South: Santa Ana
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Orange Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Orange Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 71: Corona
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Chino Valley Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Chino Valley Freeway
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Continue on Corona Freeway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego
1.3 km · 55 sec · Corona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Corona Freeway
2418 ft · 59 sec · Corona Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Corona Freeway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Corona Freeway
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Continue on Temecula Valley Freeway
7.5 mi · 8 min · Temecula Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Diamond Drive, Railroad Canyon Road
1476 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Railroad Canyon Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Railroad Canyon Road
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Turn left onto Goetz Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Goetz Road
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Turn left onto Avenida Roble
32 m · 5 sec · Avenida Roble
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Turn right onto Palm Drive
121 m · 17 sec · Palm Drive
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Turn slight left onto Norma Drive
657 ft · 31 sec · Norma Drive
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Turn right onto Quail Place
1553 ft · 1 min · Quail Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Goetz Drive
646 ft · 30 sec · Goetz Drive
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Turn right onto Clark Place
14 m · 7 sec · Clark Place
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Turn left
6 m · 1 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 Quail Valley.
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
58.2 mi · 01h 07m
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 Quail Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Quail Valley?
The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
San Fernando is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Bakersfield and 93.4 miles from Quail Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 9:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.02 one way or $76.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Quail Valley.
Stop Ideas Near San Fernando
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
W Hollywood
City of Beverly Hills Parking Lot
Beverly Hills City Hall
City of Santa Clarita: Newhall Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Fernando.
Van Nuys station
Burbank Airport–South station
Santa Clarita-Newhall, California
Chatsworth station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Quail Valley. Straight-line distance: 153.11 mi (246.41 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 Quail Valley
City in California, United States of America
| Population | 1,538 |
| Coordinates | 33.7069700, -117.2450400 |
| Altitude | 471 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quail Valley (-117.24504, 33.70697)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $38.02 | $76.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $39.97 | $79.95 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $41.14 | $82.28 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $49.87 | $99.73 |
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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