How far is Bakersfield, CA from Salida, CA?
The driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to Salida, CA is about 209.4 miles (337 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bakersfield and Salida.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bakersfield and Salida.
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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
66.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 219: Broadway, Kiernan Avenue
1516 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Kiernan Avenue
150 m · 15 sec · Kiernan Avenue
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
1592 ft · 51 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
63 m · 12 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bakersfield and Salida.
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 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 Sunny near Salida.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bakersfield to Salida?
The road trip is about 209.4 miles (337 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Malaga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Bakersfield and 104.6 miles from Salida.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 9:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.63 one way or $85.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bakersfield and Sunny near Salida.
Stop Ideas Near Malaga
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 Malaga.
Fresno station
Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California
Hanford station
Madera
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bakersfield and Salida. Straight-line distance: 197.79 mi (318.32 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 Salida
City in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 13,722 |
| Coordinates | 37.7057600, -121.0849400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salida (-121.08494, 37.70576)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $42.63 | $85.27 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $44.83 | $89.66 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $46.14 | $92.27 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $55.92 | $111.84 |
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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